Military R&D is very different from civilian R&D. The life and death implications (for an entire state, not just its soldiers) adds a sense of urgency that cuts

Military R&D is very different from civilian R&D. The life and death implications (for an entire state, not just its soldiers) adds a sense of urgency that cuts through certain types of red tape and allows funding to flow with fewer restrictions. The need to compete with other militaries creates projects that push the limits of multidisciplinary technology in a way that is far rarer in academia and industry.