Can a Country with Limited Defence Resources Mix it with the Big Boys in the International IM Arena?

Abstract

Australia with its limited research, development and manufacturing base cannot compete on the international scene in the provision of large weapon systems that conform to recognised IM standards. We do however, buy such systems and any influence we can exert on the large manufacturers and international policy makers helps to ensure that our IM requirements are met. The development of IM policies, input into data bases such as NIMIC and significant contributions in the areas of modelling, hazard assessment, protocols, testing and safety assessments have all helped in meeting the requirement. Manufacturing capability has also been enhanced. By carefully selecting niche areas, countries such as Australia can have significant inputs to the IM scene and be able to influence the activities of the big boys.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA498066

Entities

People

  • Peter G. Phillips

Organizations

  • Department of Defence

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Cost Benefit Analysis
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Energetic Materials
  • Environment
  • Explosives
  • General Purpose Bombs
  • Industrial Plants
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Manufacturing
  • Munitions
  • Procurement
  • Projectiles
  • Range Safety
  • Standards
  • Weapon Systems

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Systems Analysis and Design