The Role of Trans-Atlantic Defense Alliances in a Globalizing World

Abstract

The purpose of this analysis is to discuss the importance of linkages between U.S. and European defense manufacturers with the emergence of the common global threat of terrorism, the greater price sensitivity of governments concerning weapon systems costs, and the shrinkage of defense budgets. The paper discusses the reasons behind the formation of alliances between U.S. and European defense contractors, examines several case studies of alliances, assesses some of the patterns in alliance formation, and analyzes the potential for trans-Atlantic alliances between defense contractors in the future. The presentation includes 22 briefing charts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 22, 2009
Accession Number
ADA527702

Entities

People

  • Nayantara Hensel

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • C4I
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Business Administration
  • Case Studies
  • Command And Control
  • Commerce
  • Economics
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Management Personnel
  • Military Acquisition
  • Military Budgets
  • National Security
  • Space Systems
  • Supply Chain
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Academic Conference Management
  • Economics
  • Strategic Security Studies