Defense Primer: The National Technology and Industrial Base
Abstract:
The National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB)consists of the people and organizations engaged in national security and dual-use research and development (R and D),production, maintenance, and related activities within the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. The NTIB, as established by 10 U.S.C. 2500, is intended to support national security objectives of the United States, including supplying military operations; conducting advanced R and D and systems development to ensure technological superiority of the U.S. Armed Forces; securing reliable sources of critical materials; and developing industrial preparedness to support operations in wartime or during a national emergency.