The Pentagon has included leading Russian universities in the list of threats to US national security
Kyiv • UNN
The US Department of Defense has updated the list of foreign institutions that threaten national security due to the risk of technology transfer. The list includes 130 academic institutions from China, Russia, and Iran.
The U.S. Department of Defense has updated the list of foreign educational and scientific institutions that, in Washington's view, pose a risk to national security due to possible involvement in unauthorized technology transfer. The list includes leading Russian universities and research centers. This was reported by UNN citing the U.S. Department of Defense.
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The Pentagon reported that it published the updated list in accordance with the requirements of the U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The list includes 130 academic and research institutions from China, Russia, and Iran.
The department notes that these institutions engage in activities that increase the risk of illegal use of the results of scientific research and development funded by the U.S. government.
The updated list is an important component of the Department of Defense's efforts to counter unauthorized technology transfer to countries that pose a threat
According to U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael, the department is strengthening the protection of American scientific developments.
The Department of Defense is strengthening its commitment to protecting taxpayer-funded research and preserving the integrity of the American scientific sphere
The Pentagon recommended that American researchers, universities, and industry representatives exercise particular caution regarding any cooperation, funding, or data exchange with institutions included in this list.
The U.S. Department of Defense also reported that the list will be updated at least once a year or more frequently, depending on new intelligence data and threat assessments.