Defense Science Board 1988 Summer Study on the Defense Industrial and Technology Base. Volume 2. Subgroup Appendices

Abstract

The globalization of the Defense Industrial Base may be categorized in two dimensions, both of which address the technical and operational aspects of foreign dependency. The first dimension encompasses fielded systems, products and technologies, including those under development, for which technology has been specified. This category includes major upgrades as well as programs currently in or beyond engineering development, systems currently deployed or in reserve forces, and associated spares. In addition, it includes general stockpiles of critical materials and other items which could support surge or mobilization. The second dimension is comprised of forward-looking concepts, systems and technologies extending over the next 10 to 20 years. It encompasses all technology within the Technology Base, including portions of earlier generations of a technology which have been applied to existing programs. Most of the so-called 'dual use': technologies which have broad industry consequences fall into this category.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1988
Accession Number
ADA212698

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  • Defense Science Board

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Electronics Industry
  • Engineers
  • Geography
  • Government Procurement
  • International Trade
  • Management Personnel
  • Maritime Industry
  • Market Economy
  • Materials Processing
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Space Systems
  • Surface To Air Missiles
  • Target Recognition

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  • Strategic Security Studies