Tag: research_security
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Pentagon Says All 30 Audited Universities Cut Ties With Foreign Entities of Concern
Department of War completes research security audits of 30 universities, logging more than 80 termination-related actions and praising seven institutions for going beyond minimum compliance.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationFederal GovernmentCongressMilitaryAsia Department of WarNDAA Section 1286research securityacademic institutionsforeign entities of concernJoseph JewellEmil MichaelU.S. Department of War
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Rice University Wins NSF Grant for First National Survey of Research Security
Rice lands NSF funding to lead the first national survey quantifying foreign influence in American higher education, alongside a $54.5M business hall opening and new research on PFAS recycling.
Science & TechnologyEducationSportPolitics and GovernmentEnvironmentEnergyLegalElectionClimate ChangeMedical Science Rice UniversityNational Science Foundationresearch securityBaker Institute for Public PolicyJames TourPFASRice football
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Department of War Mandates Research Security Audits at 30 Universities
The Department of War has ordered 30 academic institutions to audit foreign collaborations by August 31, 2026. This action aims to protect taxpayer-funded research from intellectual property theft and adversarial exploitation, ensuring national security.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentCongressEducationLegalMilitary U.S. Department of Waracademic institutionsresearch securityforeign collaborationsintellectual propertynational securitytechnology transfer
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on Pentagon's Drone Push, AI Strategy, and Global Defense Deals
Breaking Defense reports on the Pentagon's "Drone Dominance" initiative, evolving AI and cyber defense strategies, and significant international defense procurements, including Ukraine aid and major weapons packages.
ConflictScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMilitaryFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEconomyEurope AICybersecurityDronesDefense SpendingInternational RelationsMilitary AviationResearch SecurityBreaking DefenseBreaking Defence
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Media Monitor: Breaking Defense Reports on F-16 Warfare, Drone Dominance, and Defense Policy Updates
Breaking Defense reports on the F-16 IVEWS program, Pentagon's drone initiative, Navy trainer jet costs, and new defense policy language, among other key defense and national security updates.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyConflictWorldFederal GovernmentMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceTradeEurope IVEWSF-16Electronic WarfareResearch SecurityDronesNATODefense PolicyBreaking Defense Daily
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War Department Enhances Security for Funded Research
New initiatives aim to protect U.S. taxpayer-funded research from foreign exploitation, intellectual property theft, and malign influence, aligning with congressional oversight.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessFederal GovernmentCongressTradeMilitaryComputers and Internet War DepartmentResearch SecurityIntellectual Property TheftForeign InfluenceNational Defense Authorization ActEmil MichaelU.S. Department of War