Report of the Defense Science Board Task Force On Armaments Cooperation

Abstract

During the 1980's and 90's, international armaments cooperation has been a course of only intermittent interest to the United States. In contrast, commercial industry has increasingly relied on collaborative efforts in high technology, and the payoffs have been significant. Recognizing this potential synergy, armaments cooperation is clearly an attractive policy option, particularly in a period of constrained resources - one that can achieve strengthened military coalitions as well as broader national objectives. The attached report contains the findings and recommendations of the Defense Science Board's Task Force charged with examining the best way for the Department of Defense (DoD) to pursue that cooperation. The essence of the model is that DoD should view collaborative international programs, first and foremost, as an important means of attaining U.S. geopolitical and military objectives. However, if the model is adopted by DoD, collaborative programs will also have the potential of generating net economic and industrial benefits.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA433605

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  • Defense Science Board

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  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
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  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Air Force
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  • Commerce
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  • Information Systems
  • International Organizations
  • Lessons Learned
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  • Nato
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  • Warfare

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