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Fiscal Receipts

Critical Technology Analysis

OSDRDT&EPartial Reconciliation0605711D8Z
What it is
Critical Technology Analysis — a research & development program run by OSD.
What changed
+$359.0K FY25→26
Who gets it
No award linkage at high confidence.

Budget Figures

FY24 Actuals
$0
FY25 Total
$11.4M
FY26 Request
$11.8M
FY25→26 Change
$359.0K
Budget Trajectory
FY25: $11.4MFY26: $11.8MFY25FY26
FY25
$11.4M
FY26
$11.8M

FY2026 award data is a partial year — USASpending awards are reported on a rolling basis and the fiscal year does not close until September 30. why partial FY2026 data? →

No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 462 programs, the largest fully J-book-detailed lines by FY2026 requested dollars. why no dossier here? →

Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)

Exhibit R-1

AccountOrgTypeAmount
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-WideOSDFY25 Enacted$11.4M
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-WideOSDFY25 Total$11.4M
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-WideOSDFY26 Disc. Request$11.8M
Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-WideOSDFY26 Total$11.8M

Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)

ProjectAll Prior YearsFY24 ActualsFY25 TotalFY26 BaseFY26 Request
892: Critical Technology Analysis$0$0$11.4M$11.8M$11.8M
Program Element$0$0$11.4M$11.8M$11.8M

Program Narratives

MissionCritical Technology Analysis

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering OUSD(R&E) works closely with the Military Services, Combatant Commands, industry, academia, and other stakeholders to ensure that the Department's critical technology area strategy addresses the key national security challenges- from rising seas to a rising China- that the United States faces today and will face in the future. Within OUSD(R&E), the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies OASD(CT) is responsible for managing and overseeing the set of critical technology areas (CTAs) vital to maintaining the United States' national security that are designated by the USD(R&E). While many technologies may cross between these categories, these groupings represent the broad and different approaches that are required to advance technologies crucial to the Department. By focusing efforts and investments into these designated critical technology areas, the Department will accelerate transitioning key capabilities to the Military Services and Combatant Commands. As the Department's technology strategy evolves and technologies change, the critical technology areas will be updated to the technology priorities. The Critical Technology Analysis (CTA) Program Element (PE) funds engineering, scientific, and analytical support for the designated CTAs and programs within OASD(CT). Funds in this PE directly support the organization and are critical to developing and continuously updating research and technology development roadmaps, studies, and analysis as required by Section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021.

MissionCritical Technology Analysis

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering OUSD(R&E) works closely with the Military Services, Combatant Commands, industry, academia, and other stakeholders to ensure that the Department's critical technology area strategy addresses the key national security challenges- from rising seas to a rising China- that the United States faces today and will face in the future. Within OUSD(R&E), the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Critical Technologies OASD(CT), is responsible for managing and overseeing the critical technology areas (CTAs) designated by the USD(R&E) as vital to maintaining the United States' national security. While many technologies may cross between these categories, these groupings represent the broad and different approaches that are required to advance technologies crucial to the Department. By focusing efforts and investments into the designated critical technology areas, the Department will accelerate transitioning key capabilities to the Military Services and Combatant Commands. As the Department's critical technology area strategy evolves and technologies change, the Department will update its critical technology priorities. The Critical Technology Analysis (CTA) Program Element (PE) funds engineering, scientific, and analytical support for the designated CTAs and the supporting programs within OASD(CT). Funds in this PE directly support the organization and are critical to developing and continuously updating research and technology development roadmaps, studies, and analysis as required by Section 217 of the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2021.

Accomplishments & Planned Programs (1)

Critical Technology Analysis

The OASD(CT) is responsible for developing the Department’s roadmap efforts for the critical technology areas designated by the USD(R&E). Identification of leading edge technology is critical in delivering capability to the warfighter and maintaining the competitive advantage. Funding for research, technical analysis and management, and other advanced research methods will allow for success in identifying game changing technology investments for the Department's modernization efforts.

No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 17 of 462 programs). why coverage is partial? →

Lobbying Mentions

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S 2572/HR 4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 including issues related to space, missile defense, clas

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FY24 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

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FY24 Supplemental appropriations. FY25 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. FY25 State, Foreign Operations, and Rel

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H.R.8774 & S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025. H.R.8771 & S. 4797 - Department of State, Foreign Op

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H.R.8774 & S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025. H.R.8771 & S. 4797 - Department of State, Foreign Op

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H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025. H.Con.Res.14 & S.Con.Res.7 - Concurrent Resoluti

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H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.Con.Res.14 & S.Con.Res.7 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 202

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H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act and implementation (P.L.119-21). H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Ex

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H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fisc

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H.R.4016 & S.2572 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R.5342 & 2354 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Relat

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Funding opportunities for local health care projects for community hospitals. Issues surrounding Critical Access Hospita

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Funding opportunities for local health care projects for community hospitals. Issues surrounding Critical Access Hospita

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Funding opportunities for local health care projects for community hospitals. Issues surrounding Critical Access Hospita

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Funding opportunities for local health care projects for community hospitals. Issues surrounding Critical Access Hospita

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Funding opportunities for local health care projects for community hospitals. Opposition to Medicaid cuts. Issues surrou

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Funding opportunities for local health care projects for community hospitals. Opposition to Medicaid cuts. Issues surrou

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Funding opportunities for local health care projects for community hospitals. Opposition to Medicaid cuts. Issues surrou

Issues related to energy appropriations, including fossil, nuclear, renewables, grid, and other energy-related items. Is

S.190- Energy Threat Analysis Program Act of 2025; H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Po

H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act; H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act; H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act; H.R. 3638, Electric Su

H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act H.R. 3638, Electric Suppl

H.R. 3616, Reliable Power Act H.R. 1047, Grid Power Act H.R. 3632, Power Plant Reliability Act H.R. 3638, Electric Suppl

Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act; Clinical trial diversity, health equity; Emergency preparedness a

Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act; Clinical trial diversity, health equity; Emergency preparedness a

H.R. 2484, Seniors Access to Critical Medications Act of 2025 (Support: Allows medically integrated physician dispensing

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