cooperative programs
Type
term
Definition
Refers to a range of international project/programs engaged in cooperative research, development, and acquisition (RD&A) in which DoD and a foreign nation, or nations, jointly manage efforts to satisfy a common need or requirement by sharing work, technology, costs, and resulting benefits through an international agreement. These programs range in scope from small bilateral science and technology (S&T) agreements to multi-billion dollar, multi-national programs.