Computers and Strategic Advantage: I. Computer Technology in the United States and the Soviet Union.
Abstract
This report is one in a series of three reports that collectively examine U.S. competition with the Soviet Union in computer technology and the military advantages that the United States may achieve by virtue of superior computer technology. The present status and expected future developments in computer technology in the two countries are compared. It is concluded that although the Soviet Union lags the United States by at least five years in the capability to manufacture integrated circuits, computer systems, storage devices, and peripheral equipment, the rate of development of Soviet computer technology is high and could be further accelerated by transfer to the Soviet Union of Western technology and know-how. The relationship between computer technology and military capabilities, and the exploitation of the U.S. advantage in computer technology are further explored in R-1643-PR and R-1644-PR.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA016423
Entities
People
- A. E. Nimitz
- R. Turn
Organizations
- RAND Corporation