Defense Primer: RDT and E

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Abstract:

Advanced technology plays a critical role in ensuring U.S. national security. To maintain technological superiority on the battlefield, the Department of Defense DOD relies on scientific and technical knowledge developed in large measure through research, development, test, and evaluation RDT and E funded by the department and performed by industry, universities, federal laboratories, and others. DOD also relies increasingly on technology developed by the private sector for commercial markets. This In Focus describes DODs RDT and E appropriations structure and funding levels.

Author(s):
Sargent, John Jr F.
Author Organization(s):
Congressional Research Service Washington United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0003

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
IF10553
Monitor Series:
IF10553
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
department of defense, technology, test and evaluation, research management, military budgets, regulations, congress, scientific research, military research, manufacturing engineering, military acquisition
Field(s)/Group(s):
Economics and Cost Analysis, Defense Systems, Administration and Management, Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
Keyword(s):
appropriations, funding
Report Date:
2020 Apr 29
Creation Date:
2020 Oct 28