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RDT&E

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  1. research, development, testing, and engineering.


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Another 14% of the RDT&E request, or about $2.5 billion, is earmarked for research in even more experimental fields like quantum computing and advanced microelectronics.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2023

There's one consequence of such an investment in RDT&E that's almost too obvious to mention.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2023

Accordingly, $17.8 billion of that $145 billion RDT&E budget will be directly dedicated to military-related science and technology development.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2023

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