
The Department of Homeland Security this week released its first ever strategy that lays out eight priority research areas through 2030 to guide coordination of research and development efforts across the department and industry investment. The Innovation, Research and Development (IRD) Strategic Plan does not include a parallel investment plan but DHS said its Science and Technology Directorate will develop IRD investment roadmap for each research area that “will inform the department’s budget process for FY 2027 and beyond.” The…