Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced in September 2017 inception of the "S&T Strategy 2030" study.
The study’s objective is to update the Air Force methods for conducting research and development (R&D) to meet the projected national security challenges
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Secretary Wilson appointed the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to lead this strategy development.
The Air Force’s goals for the study are:
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Evaluate technical approaches and focus areas to advance the Air Force’s mission through R&D; and 2.
Improve Air Force processes and organizational structures to manage early stage research.