7 Sep, 2022
Defense Primer: RDT&E [Updated September 7, 2022]
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Sargent, John F., Jr.
From the Document: "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&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&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&E funding is generally provided in three of this act's titles (see box). Congress also sometimes provides DOD RDT&E funding through supplemental appropriations acts. DOD reports FY2022 total obligational authority (enacted) of $122.9 billion."
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  • Author
    Sargent, John F., Jr.
  • Publisher
    Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
  • Report Number
    CRS In Focus, IF10553
  • Date
    7 Sep, 2022
  • Copyright
    Public Domain
  • Retrieved From
    Congressional Research Service: crsreports.congress.gov/
  • Format
    pdf
  • Media Type
    application/pdf
  • Subjects
    Research and development projects
    United States. Department of Defense
  • Resource Group
    Reports (CRS)
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