Effective Technology Insertion: The Key to Evolutionary Acquisition Program

Abstract

Rapid technological change and a constant evolution in capabilities for new weapon systems present a formidable challenge for acquisition Program Managers who are responsible for producing a system with the latest technology in a short time frame. Newly acquired systems must have the capability to be upgraded as better technology emerges and user requirements change. This SRP analyses the problems inherent in this challenge describes the process currently utilized by the Department of Defense (DoD) to address these problems, reviews, private industry solutions and offers recommendations for effective technology insertions in evolutionary acquisition programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 03, 2004
Accession Number
ADA423698

Entities

People

  • Thomas L. Guinivan

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Command And Control
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Defense Industry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Emerging Technology
  • Governments
  • Intellectual Property
  • Military Acquisition
  • National Security
  • Procurement
  • Small Business
  • Systems Engineering
  • Systems Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Systems Analysis and Design