US Industrial Base Dependence/Vulnerability. Phase 1. Survey of Literature

Abstract

A serious potential problem is a growing dependency on foreign sources for a wide range of manufactured goods and phenomenon is the emergence of potential dependencies upon foreign sources for advanced technology for future weapon systems. If there are risks posed to national security by foreign dependency, DOD needs to pursue two basic courses of action. First, DoD needs to manage foreign dependency in a focused, effective way. It needs to resolve the conflict that currently exists by balancing the policy goals of RSI, maintenance of the mobilization base, and competition. A policy should set which requires that foreign dependency be managed during system development, as well as in early research and development for future systems. Second, beyond DoD's specific responsibilities in acquiring and fielding weapons, DoD should take an active leadership role within the Federal Government to assure that the national security implications of the deteriorating U.S. industrial and technological base are addressed in national policies and programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADB118637

Entities

People

  • Roderick L. Vawter

Organizations

  • National Defense University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Composite Materials
  • Congress
  • Electronics Industry
  • Employment
  • Government Procurement
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Trade
  • Investments
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • National Security
  • Organizational Structure
  • Technical Ceramics

Readers

  • Cybersecurity.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Strategic Security Studies