White House highlights national security in joint memo on agency research and development priorities

A new memorandum from the White House provides guidance to agencies on fiscal 2027 budget priorities for research and development, including a focus on national security and investments in artificial intelligence.

“American leadership in R&D for strategic competitiveness—including national security and economic security—is key to achieving American strength and prosperity. Each of the R&D budgetary priorities established in this memorandum includes elements with critical relevance to U.S. national security,” the Sept. 23 memo says. It was issued by the...