NATO Cooperative R & D

Abstract

In accordance with Title 10 United States Code, Section 2350a, this Program Element (PE) provides funding for research and development (R&D) programs with approved allies under international agreements. These funds can only be applied to work efforts in the U.S.. The Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition and Technology and Logistics (USD, AT&L) must approve each international agreement. The program provides funds for multiple projects under separately approved international agreements as well as funds to support the establishment of such agreements. Each international agreement is summarized in a separate Summary Statement of Intent (SSOI) that states how the project serves to increase the 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. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) R&D cooperative programs differ from other Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) programs because issuance of funding from this PE coincides with the signature of international agreements. These signatures occur throughout the fiscal year and often encounter unexpected delays during the staffing and negotiation phases of agreement processing prior to signature

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2019
Source ID
2293_0603790N_4_1319_PB_2019

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  • Defense Financial Management and Audit.
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

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