Player Embed Code: Download Embed Share David A. Honey Interview Q1 Defense.gov Feb. 23, 2023 | 1:00 David A. Honey, deputy undersecretary of defense for research and engineering, addresses young engineers about the benefits of working with the Defense Department. For Engineers Week, DOD’s Washington Headquarters Services, Facilities Services Directorate and the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering hosted a Feb. 23 event celebrating the importance of engineering and engineers’ contributions to national defense.