U.S. Export Controls for the Twenty First Century
Abstract
Some members of the U.S. defense industrial base and foreign defense contractors have voiced concern that the U.S. Government post 9/11 has moved to expand and more rigorously enforce export control policies and procedures regulating the disclosure or export of controlled information or defense material and services to foreign entities. They argue that a major consequence of these actions is the obstruction of foreign industry's ability to compete in the U.S. defense market, resulting in both lost sales and the inhibition to import new technology key to major weapon system development, adversely affecting both industry and the United States Government. U.S. and foreign firms contend that U.S. export control procedural requirements, combined with short contract solicitation deadlines, make it almost impossible to obtain technical data or other vital solicitation information needed to effectively compete for most major Department of Defense procurements. This study investigates the export control system to determine the existence of any specific export policy or process-related impediments to U.S. and foreign industry's ability to effectively compete in major procurements. Consolidated findings from both industry and the U.S. Government serve as the basis for recommended reforms.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 15, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA449546
Entities
People
- Matthew T. Clarke
Organizations
- United States Army War College