Across
- 4. An environment for experimenting with and refining military technologies.
- 6. and Simulation, Technology used to test and evaluate military scenarios in a virtual environment.
- 9. The practice of protecting defense networks and data from digital threats.
- 10. Systems, Military technologies that operate independently, including drones and robotic vehicles.
- 15. Manufacturing, Another term for 3D printing, used to create complex military parts and tools.
- 16. Intelligence, Advanced technology that enhances military decision-making and automation.
- 17. Manufacturing, Techniques like 3D printing used to produce next-generation military equipment.
- 20. Vital component of modern defense systems, critical for communications and computing.
- 21. Field of science focusing on biological systems, crucial for defense health and biosecurity.
- 22. Chain, Critical to ensuring that defense technology can be built and deployed reliably.
- 23. Biology, The engineering of biological systems for new defense capabilities, including bio-defense.
- 26. Devices used to detect and respond to physical conditions like heat, light, or movement, essential in defense.
- 28. The ability of defense systems to recover and adapt under stress or attack.
Down
- 1. A form of nuclear energy research with potential military applications.
- 2. Technology that enables systems to operate without human control, often applied in robotics and UAVs.
- 3. Warfare, The use of digital attacks in military strategy, a key area of defense science.
- 5. Computing, A revolutionary technology with implications for encryption, sensing, and defense communications.
- 7. The development of early models of new military technologies for testing and refinement.
- 8. Sensing, The use of quantum technology for ultra-precise military navigation and detection.
- 11. Energy Weapons, Advanced systems such as lasers or microwave technologies for missile defense.
- 12. Advanced computing capabilities used to simulate military scenarios or process large data sets.
- 13. Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation—the budget category for defense science and technology.
- 14. Tech, Devices such as body sensors that monitor soldier health and performance..
- 18. Learning, A subset of AI used to enhance defense decision-making and system automation.
- 19. Data, The analysis of large datasets to enhance military intelligence and operational efficiency.
- 24. Weapons or vehicles that travel at speeds greater than Mach 5, a focus area in defense R&D.
- 25. The driving goal for science and technology development within the DoD.
- 27. Technologies, Cutting-edge innovations that have the potential to transform military capabilities.
- 29. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the fields prioritized in defense talent development.