Institute for Defense Analyses. Annual Report 2004
Abstract
Last year's message discussed many of the important changes underway in the national security arena. The pace of these changes shows no sign of slackening. Here in Washington, the growth in the defense budget is slowing, forcing tough choices on priorities; the nation's intelligence organization has been restructured as the result of two major commission reports; and key leadership positions in national security organizations have turned over as the Administration prepares for the next four years. Abroad, world events continue to involve the United States and its armed forces in a diverse range of operations, from sustained deterrence of a major regional conflict in Korea, to post-conflict operations in Iraq, and to tsunami relief on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It is clear from the task summaries in this report that IDA is heavily involved in helping the Department of Defense and our other sponsors, such as the Department of Homeland Security, the Veterans Administration, and intelligence agencies, improve efficiency and effectiveness across the full range of their activities. Our researchers are helping devise approaches to fundamental issues related to military force levels and structures; helping improve communications systems and networks; examining the acquisition and testing of complex systems; developing models and simulations to improve tactical, small-unit counterinsurgency operations in cities; estimating the costs and performance of advanced technologies; and analyzing hundreds of issues in between.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 2004
- Accession Number
- ADA457261
Entities
Organizations
- Institute for Defense Analyses