Critical Technology Analysis

Abstract

The Critical Technology Analysis (CTA) program funds engineering, scientific, and analytical support for the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) and specifically the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies – (OASD(CT)). The OASD(CT) supports the USD(R&E) by prioritizing the National Defense Strategy modernization lines of effort in order to maintain competitive advantage against adversaries. The efforts funded in this project directly support the OASD(CT) organization and are critical to developing and continuously updating research and technology development roadmaps as required by Section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2025
Source ID
0605711D8Z_6_0400_PB_2025
Change Summary Explanation
The FY 2025 increase of $11.515 million is the result of a realignment from the Defense Technology Analysis, PE 0605798D8Z project 797. Funding will go to mission support, roadmap studies, and priorities for the OASD(CT). Program Adjustments are as follows - (A reduction of $0.115 was applied to meet DoD overall funding reductions, which were spread to mitigate impact. Funding increase of $0.022 million for Economic Assumptions.
Service Agency Name
Office of the Secretary Of Defense

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  • Office of the Secretary of Defense

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  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting

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