NATO Cooperative R & D

Abstract

In accordance with Title 10 U.S. Code Section 2350a, this project provides funding for research and development projects with approved allies under international agreements. These funds can only be applied to work efforts in the U.S., and the Office of Secretary of Defense must approve each international agreement. The program provides funds for multiple projects under separately approved international agreements as well as funds that support the establishment of such agreements. Each international agreement is summarized in a separate SSOI which also states why the project serves to increase the conventional defense capabilities of the U.S. The SSOI is used to obtain project approval by the Department of the Navy and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. FY2017 increase is to fund additional international projects such as Direct Energy Systems (DEPS) US and United Kingdom, Electromagnetic (EM) Silencing US and United Kingdom, and Undersea Power and Data Station (UPODS) US and Korea among others.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
2293_0603790N_4_1319_PB_2017

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Readers

  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy

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