Foregone conclusions: U.S. weapons acquisition in the post-Cold War transition

Abstract

U.S. Weapons Acquisition in the PostCold War Transition Perspectives on Acquisition Deficiencies Threat Assessment: How the Services Define Objectives Weapon Requirements: Whether the Services Fully Consider Objectives Organizational Learning: How the Services Change Objectives Trade-offs, Timing, and Testing: Weapon Performance in Development and Production Contractors, Civilians, and Congress: The Acquisition Context Foregoing Premature Conclusions: Opening the Acquisition Process