The Impact of Technical Data Transfer Problems During a Transition of Weapons System Production Between Nations

Abstract

In the early 1980s the U.S. Army sought to replace its aging fleet of M102 105mm-towed howitzers with the British M119 under a Non-Developmental Item (NDI) acquisition strategy. This paper addresses the problems experienced, their possible causes and effects, and provides a list of lessons learned. Finally, recommendations are made to help future program managers mitigate or avoid the problems experienced by the M119 program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA487698

Entities

People

  • Michael E. Schaller

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Data Transmission
  • Engineering
  • Howitzers
  • Lessons Learned
  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Munitions
  • Procurement
  • Production
  • Systems Engineering
  • Transitions
  • United States
  • United States Military Academy
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.