Defense Technology Hubs Act of 2025
This bill establishes the Defense Technology Hubs Program, requiring the Secretary of Defense to create 10 regional hubs by 2028. These hubs - formed by partnerships of universities, defense contractors, small businesses, and state/local governments - will focus on accelerating development of defense technologies like AI, quantum computing, and hypersonics. The program authorizes $375 million (2026-2030) for grants, with hubs using funds for research, prototyping, and workforce training while complying with security rules like export controls (ITAR/EAR) and cybersecurity standards. It prioritizes geographic diversity and aims to strengthen collaboration between defense agencies, industry, and academic institutions to boost national security innovation.
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Introduced Jun 5, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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Eric Schmitt
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John W. Hickenlooper
DDemocratic
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Raphael G. Warnock
DDemocratic
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