Defense Primer: RDT and E

Abstract

Advanced technology plays a critical role in ensuring U.S. national security. To maintain technological superiority on the battlefield, the Department of Defense (DOD) relies on scientific and technical knowledge developed in large measure through research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT and E) funded by the department and performed by industry, universities, federal laboratories, and others. DOD also relies increasingly on technology developed by the private sector for commercial markets. This In Focus describes DODs RDT and E appropriations structure and funding levels.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 29, 2020
Accession Number
AD1112838

Entities

People

  • John Jr F. Sargent

Organizations

  • Congressional Research Service

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Financial Management
  • Governments
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Materials
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • National Security
  • Space Force
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.