Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technology
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Incumbent
Michael Dodd
since September 24, 2025
United States Department of Defense
AbbreviationASD(CT)
Reports toUnder Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
AppointerThe president
with Senate advice and consent
Term lengthAppointed
FormationJuly 24, 2023
First holderMichael Dodd
SalaryExecutive Schedule
WebsiteOfficial website

The assistant secretary of defense for critical and technology (ASD(CT)) 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.