The Problem with Aviation Cots

Abstract

Commercial off the shelf (COTS) has become a byword for acquisition reform, but there are significant risks associated with the use of COTS products in military systems. These risks are especially acute for aviation systems. This article explains how COTS can negatively affect military acquisitions and gives ideas on how to plan and resolve COTS-caused problems.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA372248

Entities

People

  • Lionel D. Alford

Organizations

  • Air Force Materiel Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Aircraft Models
  • Aircrafts
  • Airworthiness
  • Auxiliary Power Units
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronics Industry
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Military Acquisition
  • Procurement
  • Systems Management

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Software Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design