1999 Aged Report
Abstract
The Goal of the DoD Electron Device Program Numerous credible analyses have confirmed that the technological might of the United States was directly responsible for the demise of the Soviet Union and the timely end of the Cold War. Since that time, regional conflicts have repeatedly proven that the basic DoD objective must remain unchanged: To defend the nation and its interests against any adversary through the effective employment and projection of military power, whenever and wherever needed. We have met that objective in the past with a minimal number of personnel and weapon systems by relying on our technological might and superior weapons to provide a force multiplication advantage. Potent electronic and electro-optic technologies continue to power the engine of innovation that creates our technological advantage and produces superior weaponry. The principal goal of the DoD Electron Device Science and Technology program is to ensure a highly effective approach to maintain our current military advantage, defend against technological surprise, and ensure our US military capability remains unmatched despite continuing reductions in defense spending. The achievement of this goal is key to DoD s continued ability to ensure US fighting forces rapidly prevail over any adversary in any situation. The charts in Figure 1 indicate the DoD investment by Services and other Government agencies (e.g., DARPA, BMDO, etc.) in electron device related S&T programs during the years FY97-FY00. Figure 2 shows the DoD S&T investment during FY99 grouped by subarea and responsible DoD organization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA442910
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Secretary of Defense