Defense Writers Group
8 December 2025
Moderator: Welcome to the Defense Writers Group. It’s good to see you all, and most honored to have Emil Michael, the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering and Chief Technology Officer. I believe, sir, this is your firstvisit to the Defense Writers Group.
U/S Michael: It is.
Moderator: We’re always honored to have a first, especially one whose portfolio is so exciting. As you can see, we have a full house, standing room only.
The ground rules are as always, this is on the record. You can record for accuracy of quotes but there’s no rebroadcast of audio or video.
Given the complexity of the issues I will ask Mr. Michael to say a few words to start, then we’ll go directly to questions from the table. Seven of you emailed in advance to get on the list. After I go through those, I’ll go around the table for as much time is allowed.
Mr. Michael, sir. Great to meet you. Nice to have you here. The floor is yours.
U/S Michael: Good. Thank you so much for coming. I appreciate all the interest in what we’re doing at the War Department.
