The Impact of Economic Austerity on U.S. and European Defense Industrial Bases

Abstract

The defense industry, both in the U.S. and Europe, has witnessed significant consolidation since the end of the Cold War. The question is whether defense industry consolidation has led to greater efficiencies, lower prices, and more innovation, or whether it has led to greater abuse of market power is a crucial issue. A second issue which is becoming more important in an increasingly globalized economy is whether joint ventures and alliances between U.S. companies and foreign companies are likely to be successful because the military forces of nation-states around the globe have been coalescing in the new millennium against a variety of global security threats, including the threat of terrorism. A third issue relates to whether the consolidation of defense contractors in Europe has led to more innovative products and lower costs. The purpose of this research is to examine the patterns in joint ventures, alliances, and mergers in Europe, in the U.S., and between U.S. companies and European companies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 30, 2011
Accession Number
ADA543901

Entities

People

  • Nayantara Hensel

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Alliances
  • Business Administration
  • Cold War
  • Contractors
  • Defense Industry
  • Department Of Defense
  • Economics
  • Efficiency
  • Financial Management
  • Personnel Management
  • Public Policy
  • Radio Equipment
  • Security
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Business

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Strategic Security Studies