Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies
| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technology | |
|---|---|
| Flag of an assistant secretary of defense | |
| since December 20, 2024 | |
| United States Department of Defense | |
| Abbreviation | ASD(CT) | 
| Reports to | Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering | 
| Appointer | The president with Senate advice and consent | 
| Term length | Appointed | 
| Formation | July 24, 2023 | 
| First holder | Maynard Holliday | 
| Salary | Executive Schedule | 
| Website | Official 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.