Watervliet Arsenal: Snapshot of Industrial Base Change

Abstract

Watervliet Arsenal sponsored this research paper as part of an ongoing effort to develop a strategy to direct the corporate energies of that government-owned-government-operated facility. WVA, like much of today's defense industrial base, is feeling the change brought on by dwindling budgets and fewer requirements for military equipment. This report assembles views of a variety of observers and concerned individuals--addressing not only WVA but the industrial base in general. The report analyzes the history, current environment, and future capabilities of WVA. A finding is that the major strength of WVA is its uniqueness as the sole manufacturer of cannon tubes. Like much of the industrial base continued viability depends on movement to new technology--both in product and manufacturing techniques. The leaders of WVA will now use this research effort to further develop their strategy for moving into the 21st Century.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA262241

Entities

People

  • Bristol W. Williams
  • Robert F. Dees

Organizations

  • Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Armored Vehicles
  • Army Procurement
  • Artillery
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Composite Materials
  • Computer-Aided Design
  • Congress
  • Governments
  • Howitzers
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Law
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Manufacturing
  • Military Budgets
  • National Security
  • Public Policy
  • War Colleges

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • ballistics.