Science and Technology Directorate | Homeland Security
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Detecting and Mitigating Drones on the Border

S&T’s counter-UAS program tests advanced technology to help law enforcement intercept unauthorized drones.

What We Both Gain from a Closer Relationship

Listen as S&T’s John Han discusses his role as attaché to Singapore and the Directorate’s research and development priorities in the Indo-Pacific region.

Plant Disease Detection at the Speed of Commerce

Millions of pounds of fresh produce and animal products enter U.S. ports each year, posing potential threats to agriculture and the economy.

Unmanned Aircraft Systems for Responders in Urban Environments

 

Our programs support the advancement and implementation of technologies used by first responders to save lives: