These presentations showcase innovative, science-based approaches to invasive species management that support the protection of DoD installations and surrounding ecosystems. The first presentation will present the development of advanced surveillance tools that combine environmental DNA, rapid genetic techniques, AI-assisted image analysis, and field surveys to improve the early detection and monitoring of invasive marine species, with initial testing in Pearl Harbor and broader application across the Indo-Pacific. The second presentation will discuss the use of RNA interference technology to develop species-specific control methods for invasive ants, offering a more targeted and environmentally compatible alternative to conventional insecticides. Together, these efforts provide DoD resource managers with innovative tools to enhance invasive species detection, monitoring, and mitigation while reducing ecological impacts and supporting mission readiness.