[20211021]IF10553_防务基础：RDT&E.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated October 21, 2021Defense Primer: RDT&EAdvanced 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 DODs 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 acts titles (see box). Congress also sometimes provides DOD RDT&E funding through supplemental appropriations acts. DOD reports FY2021 total obligational authority (enacted) of $110.8 billion. RDT&E by Organization RDT&E Appropriations Under Title IV Approximately 97% of DODs RDT&E funding is appropriated in Title IV (Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation