Defense Industrial Cooperation with Pacific Rim Nations

Abstract

1) Study conclusions include: National security can no longer be viewed only in military terms, but must include economic well-being as a key component. Therefore, we must explicitly link cooperative defense technology- sharing issues with economic issues, including trade balance and market access. 2) Our comparative industrial, manufacturing, and technological strength has eroded seriously during the last decade. This erosion must be reversed so that we can then enter cooperative ventures involving technology transfer from a position of strength. To accomplish this, we must establish an explicit long- range national technology vision from which can flow the initiatives. A succinct top-level statement should be prepared for the President within six months as the basis for a declarative national policy. 3) A simple extrapolation of past 'NATO style' defense industrial cooperation is not appropriate for the Pacific Rim. It should be replaced by a revised policy of rigorous pragmatism based on mutual benefits. In all cases a thoughtful, tough-minded approach is essential.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA216021

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  • Office Of The Under Secretary Of Defense

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