Pentagon report warns defense research infrastructure is deteriorating due to funding and staffing issues
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Michael Peck
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A Department of Defense report warns that the Pentagon's research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) infrastructure is "deteriorating," weakening the U.S. military's ability to maintain advanced warfighting capabilities. The report cites diverted research funds, backlogged security clearances, limited lab funding, and a slow hiring process as key factors undermining defense technology research.
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Authorized major military construction (MILCON) projects for modernization...
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