Senior War Department leaders testify on the department’s science and technology priorities during a fiscal year 2027 budget request hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee’s emerging threats and capabilities subcommittee in Washington, May 19, 2026. Testifying are: Emil G. Michael, undersecretary of war for research and engineering; Chris Manning, deputy assistant secretary of the Army for research and technology; Dave Tremper, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for research, development, test and evaluation; and Janet C. Wolfson, associate deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for technology, engineering and product support.
The Office of the Secretary of War Manufacturing Technology Program (ManTech) took part in one of the most influential technology platforms in the U.S., the annual Defense Manufacturing Conference (DMC). Joined by key innovators, researchers, academics and industry leaders from across the advanced manufacturing landscape, ManTech Director, Keith DeVries, said he left the site of the conference in Orlando, Florida re-energized and inspired...
