Types of Weapon Programs and Their Implications for NATO Standardization or Interoperability

Abstract

The degree of achievement of standardization or interoperability is directly linked to the types of programs used in the procurement of weapon systems by the NATO allies. In this paper we review the types of programs that can be used among nations in the development and procurement of weapon systems, discuss a number of considerations involved in program choice, and present a case study of the types of aircraft development and procurement programs used by our NATO allies since the 1949 establishment of NATO.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADB033848

Entities

People

  • Janice B. Lilly
  • Norman J. Asher

Organizations

  • Institute for Defense Analyses

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Antisubmarine Aircraft
  • Attack Bombers
  • Birds
  • Bomber Aircraft
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Fighter Bombers
  • Military Aircraft
  • Patrol Aircraft
  • Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Transport Aircraft

Readers

  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Software Engineering