The Defense Industrial Base Has a New Playbook. Now Let’s Run It.
By John Burer & Will DurantJune 15, 2026 View full article at RealClear Defense.
A Critical Chemical Cautionary Tale …and The Moral of The Story
By: John Fischer, PhD, Principal Scientist A long time ago, some say the saga began in aught nineteen, an observant person working in the Pentagon's subbasement saw a looming threat. A threat to on-time deliveries of an important chemical needed…
After DOT&E: Reforming Test and Evaluation for the Age of Lethality
by Dr. Marcus Jones Executive Summary This think-piece examines the implications and potential of the May 2025 directive reorganizing the Office of the Director of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E), a reform aimed at increasing agility, reducing bureaucratic friction, and…
SBIR/STTR PROGRAMS: How ETC’s Methodology is Helping The DON
By: Rachel Crespo, Engineer The Department of the Navy (DON) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program Management Office tasked ETC to do some scoping and research and identify areas where we can improve the…
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning: What Do These Billion-Dollar Words Mean?
By: Will Durant, Program Manager Artificial intelligence enables machines to simulate human behavior. Machine Learning is the black magic used to train machines to "learn" from existing data and solve the next complex problem. Both tools can act as the key to the…
The Dragon’s Jaw Bridge: An Example Of Weapon Effectiveness
By: John Fischer, Principal Scientist One of the many challenges experienced by military weaponeers is matching available weapons with designated targets. An example of how a challenging target was finally defeated with new technology is the Thanh Hóa (aka Hàm…
Cost Analysis of Police Body-Worn Cameras in Maryland: A Review and Results of National Studies Applied to Maryland
By: Matthew Crowe, Economic Development Analyst and Gene Lauer, Economic Development Consultant Download the full report here. Executive Summary: The Energetics Technology Center, Inc. undertook a cost analysis of implementing police body worn camera programs in Maryland. Pursuant to Senate…
The World Of MEMS: Examples of Microelectromechanical Systems
By: Eldy Zuniga, MEMS Engineer My first exposure to microelectromechanical systems, MEMS, came during my time at the University of Michigan. A friend got me in contact with a professor at the Lurie Nanofabrication Facility for a part-time job. There…
Is it Possible to Move the Needle? How ETC Can Make Substantial Impact On National Security?
By: Emerson Kesler We are proud to support the United States National Security Enterprise! Those are words you will hear on videos from the ETC website interviews that go to the heart of what this organization is all about. Still,…