Defense · Spending
Research & Development
Defense research, development, test, and evaluation funds scientific research, prototypes, engineering, testing, and development before or alongside production and deployment.
How to read this section
- RDT&E ranges from basic research to operational systems development.
- Research may be funded through contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or other transaction agreements.
- A successful research award does not necessarily become a procurement program.
Primary sources
Research and data resources
DoD Comptroller
Defense budget materials
Official budget exhibits for procurement, research and development, military construction, personnel, and operations.
Open source ↗Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering
DoD Research & Engineering
Official information on defense science, technology, and engineering priorities.
Open source ↗USAspending.gov
Federal award search
Searchable prime-award and transaction data. Figures can differ from budget authority and contract ceiling values.
Open source ↗