Article: Air force technology programs need steady funding, support.(analysis)

Air Force science and technology budgets are slightly on the rise, but the funding still is not adequate to satisfy current demands and emerging requirements, said a panel of researchers. A report by the National Research Council, entitled, "Effectiveness of Air Force Science and Technology Program Changes," points out that Air Force science and technology programs are under-financed, lack a competent workforce and demand better visibility in order to keep funding and interest levels high.

U.S. involvement in Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom prompted funding cuts in the areas of science, technology, research, development, testing and engineering. ...

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