Defense Primer: The National Technology and Industrial Base

Abstract

The National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB) consists of the people and organizations engaged in national security and dual-use research and development (R and D), production, maintenance, and related activities within the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. The NTIB, as established by 10 U.S.C.4801, is intended to support national security objectives of the United States, including: supplying military operations; conducting advanced R and D and systems development to ensure technological superiority of the U.S. Armed Forces; securing reliable sources of critical materials; and developing industrial preparedness to support operations in wartime or during a national emergency.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 30, 2023
Accession Number
AD1198213

Entities

People

  • Heidi M. Peter
  • Luke A. Nicastro

Organizations

  • Congressional Research Service

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Export Controls
  • Exports
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Intellectual Property
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Security
  • Small Business
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • United States Government

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • European Security and Defence Policy (ESDP).