The book contains materials containing an analysis, synthesis and systematization of the experience of the USA and Germany accumulated in the organization, planning, financing and conduct of defense research. The choice of these countries is not accidental and is determined by the presence of significant differences in the processes of formation and functioning of systems for providing the armed forces with the latest models of weapons and military equipment. In general, the monograph gives an idea of ​ ​ the functioning of the defense research system in the United States, as well as Germany's experience in R&D management.