Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology

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Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology
File:Flag of an U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense.svg
Flag of an assistant secretary of defense
since December 8, 2025[1]
United States Department of Defense
AbbreviationASD(S&T)
Reports toUnder Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
AppointerThe president
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthAppointed
FormationJuly 24, 2023
First holderAprille Ericsson
SalaryExecutive Schedule
WebsiteOfficial website

The assistant secretary of defense for science and technology (ASD(S&T)) is a position in the United States Department of Defense responsible for the overall supervision of science and technology is the principal advisor to the under secretary of defense for research and engineering.

List of assistant secretaries of defense for science and technology

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No. Assistant Secretary Term Ref.
Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy
-Steven Wax
Acting
July 24, 2023March 29, 2024249 days-
1Aprille Ericsson
(born 1963)
March 29, 2024January 20, 2025297 days[2]
-Michael J. Holthe
Acting
January 20, 2025December 8, 2025322 days[3]
-Jacob Glassman
Acting
December 8, 2025Incumbent209 days-

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