Aerospace Strategy for the Aerospace Nation

Abstract

This study analyzes the need for a national aerospace strategy that encompasses the two aspects of aerospace power: the aerospace industry and military aerospace. The author assesses the aerospace industry as to its importance to the United States. The conclusion is that this industry provides the kind of high-technology, high-wage jobs necessary to improve the nation's standard of living in the future. Next, the writer evaluates current military strategies against a set of political imperatives and the reliance each strategy has upon aerospace power. The results of this process shows that each military service is very reliant upon aerospace power for the success of their strategy. By coupling these two building blocks with the serious problems that exist in the aerospace industry and in military aerospace, the author shows the need for the United States to develop a national aerospace strategy. The final section of the study proposes the goals and objectives of such a strategy and proposes the formation of a National Aerospace Council to fully develop and implement a national aerospace strategy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA352264

Entities

People

  • Stephen E. Wright

Organizations

  • Air University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Power
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Military Aircraft
  • Military History
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Politics
  • National Security
  • Naval Warfare
  • Transport Aircraft
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Naval Engineering and Maritime Security

Technology Areas

  • Space