APLU advocates for strong investments in defense research and development (R&D) programs funded through the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). These investments are necessary to spur innovations that safeguard our military personnel and help the U.S. maintain international military leadership. Tomorrow’s military capabilities depend on the R&D investments we make today. Through partnerships with the research community, DOD research is securing our nation’s future military capabilities in areas such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced autonomous systems.
FY2027
APLU’s FY2027 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels.
Additional FY2027 Resources:
- FY2027 President’s Budget Request Overview from PBR (Page 65) and Appendix Details
- Office of the Under Secretary of War Comptroller’s R-1 table with additional details on Research Development, Test & Evaluation Programs
FY2026
APLU’s FY2026 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels.
Additional FY2026 Resources
- APLU Analysis of FY26 Defense Appropriations Act in Conference Minibus. See also: Bill Text, Joint Explanatory Statement, and APLU’s Table of Program Elements for Defense Science and Technology (6.1-6.3)
- President’s FY2026 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview (page 225 and 935) and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2026 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Summary
- U.S. Senate FY2026 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Summary
FY2025
APLU’s FY2025 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels.
Additional FY2025 Resources:
- President’s FY2025 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2025 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Summary
- U.S. Senate FY2025 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Summary
- Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Bill Text and Report Summary
APLU’s FY2024 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels.
APLU’s analysis of the FY2024 Defense Appropriations bill can be found here.
Additional FY2024 Resources:
- President’s FY2024 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2024 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Summary
- U.S. Senate FY2024 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Summary
- APLU FY2024 Defense Appropriations Bill Summary
- Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 Bill Text and Report Summary
APLU’s FY2023 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels.
Additional FY2023 Resources:
- President’s FY2023 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2023 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- U.S. Senate Majority FY2023 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- FY2023 Omnibus Bill Text and Report Language
Member of Congress Dear Colleague Letters Supporting APLU Priorities:
- U.S. Representatives James Langevin (D-RI) and Michael Waltz (R-FL) FY2023 DoD Basic Research allocation
- U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA) FY2023 Navy’s University Research Initiatives allocation
APLU’s FY2022 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels.
Additional FY2022 Resources:
- President’s FY2022 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2022 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- U.S. Senate FY2022 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- Resolution of House – Senate Differences: Bill Text and Report Language [N/A]
Coalition Letters for FY2022 funding allocations endorsed by APLU:
- Coalition for National Security Research FY2022 Appropriations Letter
- Coalition for National Security Research Outside Witness Testimony
Member of Congress Dear Colleague Letters Supporting APLU Priorities:
- U.S. Representatives Langevin and Waltz: FY2022 DoD S&T allocation
APLU’s FY2021 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels. Additional supporting information is included in APLU’s letter to House and Senate leadership on reconciling difference between the two chambers’ FY2021 bills.
Additional FY2021 Resources:
- President’s FY2021 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2021 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- U.S. Senate FY2021 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- Resolution of House – Senate Differences: Bill Text and Report Language
Coalition Letters for FY2021 funding allocations endorsed by APLU:
- Coalition for National Security Research (CNSR): FY2021 Defense Science and Technology allocations
Member of Congress Dear Colleague Letters Supporting APLU Priorities:
- U.S. Representatives Langevin and Waltz: FY2021 DoD S&T allocation
- U.S. Representative Lipinski: FY2021 Minerva Research Initiative allocation
APLU’s FY2020 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels. Additional supporting information is included in APLU’s letter to House and Senate Defense appropriations subcommittee leadership on reconciling difference between the two chambers’ bills.
Additional FY2020 Resources:
- President’s FY2020 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2020 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- U.S. Senate FY2020 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- Resolution of House – Senate Differences: Bill Text and Report Language
Coalition Letters for FY2020 funding allocations endorsed by APLU:
- Coalition for National Security Research (CNSR): FY2020 Defense Science and Technology allocations
APLU’s FY2019 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels. Additional supporting information is included in APLU’s Conference Letter to House and Senate Defense appropriations subcommittee leadership.
Additional FY2019 Resources:
- President’s FY2019 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2019 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- U.S. Senate FY2019 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- Resolution of House – Senate Differences: Bill Text and Report Language
APLU’s FY2018 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels.
Additional FY2018 Resources:
- President’s FY2018 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2018 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- U.S. Senate FY2018 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language [N/A]
- Resolution of House – Senate Differences: Bill Text and Report Language
APLU’s FY2017 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels. Additional supporting information is included in APLU’s Conference Letter to House and Senate Defense appropriations subcommittee leadership.
Additional FY2017 Resources:
- President’s FY2017 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2017 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- U.S. Senate FY2017 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- Resolution of House – Senate Differences: Bill Text and Report Language
APLU’s FY2016 Defense Appropriations Advocacy Document provides additional context regarding our key priorities for defense-related research, as well as justifications to support our funding request levels. Additional supporting information is included in APLU’s Conference Letter to House and Senate Defense appropriations subcommittee leadership.
Additional FY2016 Resources:
- President’s FY2016 Budget Request for the U.S. Department of Defense Overview and Budget Summary
- U.S. House of Representatives FY2016 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- U.S. Senate FY2016 Defense Appropriations Bill Text and Report Language
- Resolution of House – Senate Differences: Bill Text and Report Language
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