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Article: Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration Programs Announced.(Brief Article)
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- Program Manager
- Article date:
- March 1, 1999
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Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology Dr. Jacques S. Gansler announced today 11 Fiscal Year 1999 Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD) programs designed to mature technology to meet warfighter needs. The President's FY99 budget includes $89.83 million for ongoing and new FY99 ACTD programs. This amount leverages underlying Department of Defense, military services, and defense agency science and technology investments.
Numerous proposals were submitted by the military services, theater commanders, and joint staff. Review of the proposed ACTDs was conducted by the military services and unified commanders, with final reviews and ...