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 appropriationsstructure and funding levels. DOD appropriations are provided annually through the defense appropriations act, one of the 12 regular appropriations acts. DOD RDT and E funding is generally provided in four of this acts titles (see box). Congress also sometimes provides DOD RDT and E funding through supplemental appropriations acts. DOD reports FY2020 total obligational authority (enacted) of $108.6 billion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 25, 2020
Accession Number
AD1169688

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  • John F. Sargent

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  • Library of Congress

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  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Congress
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Financial Management
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Information Science
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Security
  • Personality
  • Security
  • Space Force
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • Universities

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