Hegseth Expands Elite Defense Science Board With Battle-Tested Warriors and Tech Titans
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has expanded the Science, Technology and Innovation Board (STIB) to include 33 members, aiming to enhance the Pentagon's technological capabilities. The STIB merges the Defense Science Board and the Defense Innovation Board, streamlining advisory processes for national security. This new board includes experienced military leaders and private-sector innovators to provide unified recommendations to senior Department of War leadership.
- ▪The STIB was formed by merging the Defense Science Board and the Defense Innovation Board.
- ▪New appointees include former Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher C. Miller and private-sector leaders like Shaun Maguire.
- ▪The expansion reflects Secretary Hegseth's modernization agenda to improve procurement and delivery of military capabilities.
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Hegseth Expands Elite Defense Science Board With Battle-Tested Warriors and Tech Titans By RC Maxwell | 3:55 PM on May 28, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite (Modified by RedState) ARLINGTON – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth approved the second round of appointments to the Science, Technology and Innovation Board (STIB) on Wednesday, growing the newly consolidated advisory body to 33 members and accelerating the Pentagon’s push for technological superiority. The STIB was formed earlier this year through the merger of the legacy Defense Science Board (DSB) and the Defense Innovation Board (DIB).
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