High Energy Laser Research Initiatives
Abstract
This program supports the Department's initiatives to Defend the Homeland, Deter Aggression and Prevail in Conflict, and Build Sustainable and Long-Term Advantage. This program funds basic research aimed at developing fundamental scientific knowledge to support future Department of Defense Directed Energy weapon systems through the Joint Directed Energy Transition Office. This program funds multi-disciplinary research institutes to conduct research on laser, laser beam control and high power microwave technologies. In addition, this program supports research grants to stimulate student interest in directed energy and encourage graduate research in topics related to high energy lasers and high power microwaves. Efforts in this program have been coordinated through the Department of Defense Science and Technology Executive Committee process to harmonize efforts and eliminate duplication. This program is in Budget Activity 1, Basic Research, because this budget activity includes scientific study and experimentation directed toward increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in those fields of the physical, engineering, environmental, and life sciences related to long-term national security needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 0601108D8Z_1_0400_PB_2023
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2022 funding increase reflects a Congressional add for $5.000 million for High Energy Laser Research. FY 2023 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2022 President’s Budget request did not include out-year funding.
- Service Agency Name
- Office of the Secretary Of Defense
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
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