The National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) National Capital Region (NCR) Laboratory and Conference Center continues to advance how mission focused partners evaluate emerging technologies, accelerate research and engage in strategic dialogue.
Located in Annapolis Junction, Maryland — in proximity of Department of War and the broader U.S. Interagency sponsors — NSRI NCR offers a secure, convenient environment for workshops and technical meetings. Throughout early 2026, government sponsors and stakeholders convened at the facility to participate in a series of national defense technical meetings and capability demonstrations. Additionally, workshops were led by NSRI researchers to assist DOW stakeholders and end users with assessing tactics, techniques and procedures employing emerging technologies against rapidly growing threats.
“This facility is built for mission focus,” said Marty Sikes, NSRI associate executive director for chemical and biological defense programs. “It gives operators, researchers and senior leaders a secure space to engage directly with the challenges facing the nation — and move solutions forward with speed and precision.
“What makes this space different is trust. We can host events and conduct science here that others cannot. Our partners know we deliver progress that matters, and we do it with the urgency these missions demand.”
Across several sessions, government teams used the center to review current research, consider timelines for technology adoption and look at how different projects might support operational needs. These meetings helped clarify how early-stage ideas may evolve into useful tools and capabilities.
NSRI NCR also brought together university researchers, national laboratories and other organizations for broader discussions about shared priorities in chemical, biological and emerging threat areas. Many expressed interest in continuing collaboration, pointing to NSRI’s ability to convene diverse expertise and keep work moving in a coordinated direction.
Other conversations focused on Joint Force challenges and modernization needs, underscoring the importance of secure facilities where senior leaders can speak candidly about national defense requirements.
Outside the NCR, NSRI subject matter experts also met with national laboratories to explore opportunities in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and computational research. These discussions highlighted interest in deeper alignment and future partnership.
Together, these engagements show the continued value of the NSRI NCR. Trusted by government partners for sensitive work, the facility offers a rare environment where focused collaboration can happen quickly and securely. As NSRI brings together science, operational insight and federal priorities, the center remains an essential venue for turning ideas into practical tools that strengthen national security.
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