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If we can't make it, the warfighter can't have it!
United States manufacturing and innovation are essential to American economic and national security. Maintaining U.S. influence and access to markets in a stable global environment contributes to our prosperity and standard of living. It is the responsibility of the Department of Defense (DoD) to innovate and equip our forces with the best tools possible, made by Americans. The DoD Manufacturing Technology (ManTech) enterprise attempts to utilize advanced manufacturing to secure a more lethal force, strengthen alliances and new partnerships, and reform the Department for greater performance and affordability.
Administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Office in the Office of the Under Secretary for Research and Engineering, this website provides the latest descriptions, news, and events related to the DoD ManTech enterprise.
Click here to view a 10th Anniversary message from Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu on the Department of Defense Manufacturing Innovation Institutes.
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Department of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program Highlights
America Fest 2023 returns to Kadena
U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagles are on display as a fireworks presentation closes out day one of America Fest 2023 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 22, 2023. America Fest is Kadena Air Base’s open house event where attendees viewed static aircraft displays, interacted with U.S. service members and enjoyed a wide variety of entertainment and activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessi Roth)
Tim Peng
Tim Peng, lead mechanical engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, shows off an Essentium HSE 280i HT 3D printer. Peng leads a team of engineers in Additive Manufacturing.
Joint Mission
Two Air Force F-35 Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, arrive at Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, Feb. 27, 2022, in support of NATO’s collective defense. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa’s ability to support and integrate with NATO’s air policing missions continually hardens the alliance’s solidarity, collective resolve and ability to adapt to a dynamic warfighting environment.
A Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense
A Directed Energy Maneuver-Short Range Air Defense, or DE M-SHORAD system was evaluated in the summer of 2021 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
5G Communications
5G communications is an important element of the president's fiscal 2022 budget request.
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Make it Where You Need It - OSD Program Funds Technology to Enable Point-of-Need Manufacturing
By OSD Manufacturing Technology Program
| May 12, 2023
The Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Technology Program (OSD ManTech) has announced the winners of the first-of-its-kind "Point of Need Challenge Pitch Event" for solutions to support forward-deployed forces in austere environments. Held March 8-9 at the ARM Institute in Pittsburgh, Pa., the event showcased technologies generated by member companies of the Department of Defense Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs). DoD launched nine MIIs between 2012 and 2021, each focused on a particular critical technology, to help revitalize U.S. domestic manufacturing capability.
Manufacturing Science and Technology Program Hosts Joint‐Service Hydrogen Demonstration Event at Marine Corps Base Quantico
By OSD ManTech
| May 5, 2023
On March 22, 2023, the Office of the Secretary of Defense Manufacturing Science and Technology
Manufacturing Science and Technology Program Leads Annual Program Management Training at Johnson Space Center
By OSD ManTech
| March 27, 2023
Manufacturing Science and Technology Program Leads Annual Program Management Training at Johnson
NY State Photonics Board Approves $27.5M Investment in State-of-the-Art Facility for Advanced Electronic-Photonic Packaging
By AIM Photonics
| March 10, 2023
The New York State Photonics Board of Officers (NYS Photonics Board) approved a proposal for $27.5 million in previously committed New York State funding to AIM Photonics. $23 million is slated for new equipment and tool upgrades to further enhance the Test, Assembly, and Packaging (TAP) Facility in Rochester, NY, which will boost the TAP facility’s research and development capabilities, while $4.5 million in operational support will amplify the consortium’s collaboration with regional universities.
ARM Institute Funds Eleven New Technology Projects
By ARM Institute
| Feb. 26, 2023
The ARM Institute will award $7.9M across eleven projects that address critical advanced manufacturing needs.
DoD News
USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Launch
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| May 30, 2023
CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- “We are aware of the DPRK’s launch using ballistic missile technology,
U.S. Navy Forces Participate in Malaysia’s LIMA 2023
By Ensign Rebecca Moore
| May 30, 2023
LANGKAWI, Malaysia -- U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and Sailors participated in the biennial Langkawi
Commander, Task Force 74 Visits Republic of Korea for 56th Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting
By Lt.Cmdr. Robert Reinheimer
| May 30, 2023
JEJU, Republic of Korea – Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Group 7/Task Force (CTF) 74,
AUKUS Partners Demonstrate Advanced Capabilities Trial
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| May 30, 2023
WASHINGTON -- Trilateral AUKUS partners successfully demonstrated a trial of Artificial Intelligence
AATC Tests Enhanced Intelligence Gathering Capabilities with MQ-9 Reaper Upgrade
By Staff Sgt. Van Whatcott
| May 30, 2023
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The Air National Guard-Air Force Reserve Command Test Center
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