they "benefit" by agreeing to play ball getting the (often absurdly huge) defense contract. and since the contractors are taking federal money, the gub'mnt res

they "benefit" by agreeing to play ball getting the (often absurdly huge) defense contract. and since the contractors are taking federal money, the gub'mnt reserves the rights to any of their findings; agree or don't get the contract. but this then gives the Gov another angle if the contractor deliberately or accidently releases or sells those secrets -- not just distributing classified materials, but also patent violations, and potential lawsuits. it's a tool to ensure compliance if/when the government is funding stuff they don't want released