The Brazilian Aerospace Industry: A Cast Study of the Technological Impact of Offset Agreements in a Recipient Industry

Abstract

This thesis examines the role of the technology in determining the technological independence, national security enhancement, and economic benefits which occur as a result of military offset agreements in recipient countries. The study defines trade offsets and interprets the Brazilian government's offset and technology transfer policies. Using cases from the Brazilian aerospace industry, the research performed an analysis of four types of offsets (countertrade, technology transfer, licensed production, and coproduction) to test the hypothesis that technology is the driving factor in the design of offset requirements for recipient countries. The thesis concludes with some recommendations to improve the Brazilian government's offset policy and decision-making process. Keywords: Arms trade; Offset; Technology transfer; Brazilian aerospace industry; Theses.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA222455

Entities

People

  • Julio E. Da Silva-menezes

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Employment
  • Engineers
  • Government Procurement
  • International Law
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Investments
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Rockets
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • International Relations and European Studies
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

Technology Areas

  • Space