Defense Primer: International Armaments Cooperation

Abstract

International armaments cooperation (IAC) refers to an array of research, development, testing, and evaluation(RDT and E), procurement, and sustainment partnerships between the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and foreign governments, militaries, or commercial entities.IAC encompasses a broad array of activities, ranging from the exchange of basic RDT and E information to multi-billion dollar joint procurement programs. DOD considers IAC tobe a form of security cooperation intended to accomplish operational, economic, technological, political, and industrial objectives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 09, 2023
Accession Number
AD1203588

Entities

People

  • Alexandra A. Neenan
  • Christina L. Arabia
  • Luke A. Nicastro

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Congress
  • Cooperation
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Law
  • Munitions
  • Navy
  • Procurement
  • Program Management
  • Public Administration
  • Security
  • Supply Chain
  • Test Facilities
  • United States
  • United States Government

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