Department of War
Overview
What is your agency’s mission and how does supporting research in the Arctic advance that mission?
The Department of War provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security. DoW's Arctic Strategy defines DoW's desired end-state for the Arctic as a secure and stable region where U.S. national interests are safeguarded, the U.S. homeland is defended, and nations work cooperatively to address these challenges. DoW supports research in the Arctic to ensure that DoW meets its objectives to: (1) ensure security, support safety, promote defense cooperation; and (2) prepare to respond to a wide range of challenges and contingencies—operating in conjunction with like-minded nations when possible and independently if necessary—in order to maintain stability in the region. The most recent DoW Regional Center, the Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies, will work to build strong, sustainable, domestic, and international networks of security leaders, and promote and conduct focused research on Arctic security to advance DoW security priorities in the Arctic region.
Where would one go to find out what research is being funded by your agency in the Arctic?
The Defense Innovation Marketplace is a research resource that provides information and links to Defense research and development strategic materials, solicitations and engagement opportunities, and publications. The Defense Small Business Innovation Research ()/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Innovation portal focuses specifically on active, upcoming, and archived opportunities for small businesses. Both sites also provide links to specific Service or DoW research agency information.
Below are more sites of interest that highlight specific DoW Arctic research programs and/or describe unique DoW laboratories:
Where would one go to read about scientific research results from your agency?
Results from projects funded by DoW are published in peer-reviewed journals across all disciplines. In addition, The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) is the DoW repository for research and engineering information. DTIC's services are available to DoW personnel, federal government personnel, federal contractors, and selected academic institutions. The general public can access unclassified, unlimited information through its public web site, DTIC Online.
In terms of budget, approximately how big is your agency’s investment in Arctic research?
The DoW budget varies annually and investments in research are based on priorities set forth in the National Defense Strategy.
What are your agency’s funding priorities over the next two years?
DoW’s funding priorities reflect the priorities set forth in the National Defense Strategy.
How does your agency coordinate and collaborate with other agencies to advance your mission in the Arctic?
DoW works with other agency partners to coordinate and at times co-fund research initiatives in the Arctic. These interactions can originate at different levels from PIs, to federal program managers, to senior management levels at the agencies. is one of the forums in which most communication takes place to coordinate and collaborate with other agencies.
Activities in Alaska
Does your agency have office(s) in Alaska?
DoW has a significant footprint in Alaska with 12 major military installations and over 30 defense facilities. Links to some of the key DoW equities in Alaska are listed below:
Do those offices support research?
DoW supports research via a number of offices and opportunities identified above. Some of that research is executed by DoW laboratories, academia, or industry located in Alaska.
Where can one go to learn more about your agency’s presence in Alaska?
DoW funds research in Alaska and provides funding to institutions within Alaska. This information is available on DTIC Online. Additional information is available on the database of DoW recent contracts.