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 DOD's RDT and E appropriations structure 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 three of this acts titles (see box). Congress also sometimes provides DOD RDT and E funding through supplemental appropriations acts. DOD reports FY2022 total obligational authority (enacted) of $122.9 billion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 07, 2022
Accession Number
AD1181857

Entities

People

  • John F. Jr Sargent

Organizations

  • Congressional Research Service

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

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

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  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting
  • Research Science/Academic Research