Advanced Research

Abstract

The Advanced Research Program conducts leading edge technology research and development efforts to enable future missile defense capabilities. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) executes this mission by capitalizing on the creativity and innovation of the brightest minds in our Nation's universities, small and large businesses, national laboratories, other government agencies, and allied countries. In accordance with identified Agency requirements and Warfighter needs, the program develops, assesses and demonstrates the utility of emerging component technologies. After successful maturation and demonstration activities, the program facilitates transition of the technologies to the Missile Defense System through a Commercialization and Transition Office and other MDA programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
0603180C_3_0400_PB_2025
Change Summary Explanation
Decrease from PB 2024 to PB 2025 reflects efficiencies realized in MDA Advisory and Assistance Services.
Service Agency Name
Missile Defense Agency

Entities

Organizations

  • Missile Defense Agency

Tags

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

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