Author: Trevor TaylorPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349171875
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Dangers of New Weapon Systems
Author: Trevor TaylorPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349171875
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
The Dangers of New Weapon Systems
Author: William GutteridgePublisher: Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312182175
Category : Arms control.
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Autonomous Weapons Systems
Author: Nehal BhutaPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107153565
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 421
Book Description
This examination of the implications and regulation of autonomous weapons systems combines contributions from law, robotics and philosophy.
Why Some Weapon Systems Encounter Production Problems While Others Do Not
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
A Preliminary Perspective on Regulatory Activities and Effects in Weapons Acquisition
Author: Giles K. SmithPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
Many managers and executives responsible for weapons acquisition, both in industry and the Department of Defense, argue that regulations are inhibiting the timely and economical development of weapon systems. This report presents quantitative analyses of the effects of regulations and controls on management practices and overall outcomes of weapons acquisition projects. The authors conclude that, on the basis of currently available information, it is not possible to correlate regulatory activity and program outcomes--no cause-and-effect relationships can be inferred.
Defense Acquisitions: DoD Must Balance Its Needs with Available Resources and Follow an Incremental Approach to Acquiring Weapon Systems
Author: Michael J. SullivanPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437915183
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 25
Book Description
A broad consensus exists that weapon system problems are serious, but efforts at reform have had limited impact. Last year, it was reported that DoD's portfolio of weapon programs experienced cost growth of $295 billion from first estimates, were delayed by an average of 21 months, and delivered fewer quantities and capabilities to the war-fighter than originally planned. This testimony describes the systemic problems that contribute to the cost, schedule, and performance problems in weapon system programs, recent actions that DoD has taken to address these problems, proposed reform legislation that has recently been introduced, and additional steps needed to improve future performance of acquisition programs. Charts and tables.
Defense Weapon Systems Acquisition
Author: United States. General Accounting OfficePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Weapons systems
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
Defense Acquisitions
Author: United States Government Accountability OfficePublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781976351662
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 40
Book Description
The Department of Defense (DOD) is planning to invest $1.3 trillion between 2005 and 2009 in researching, developing, and procuring major weapon systems. How DOD manages this investment has been a matter of congressional concern for years. Numerous programs have been marked by cost overruns, schedule delays, and reduced performance. Over the past 3 decades, DOD's acquisition environment has undergone many changes aimed at curbing cost, schedule, and other problems. In order to determine if the policy DOD put in place is achieving its intended goals, we assessed the outcomes of major weapons development programs initiated under the revised policy. Additionally, we assessed whether the policy's knowledge-based, evolutionary principles are being effectively implemented, and whether effective controls and specific criteria are in place and being used to make sound investment decisions.
Weapon System Safety Guidelines Handbook
Author: United States. Naval Ordnance Systems CommandPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Defense Acquisitions
Author: U S Government Accountability Office (GPublisher: BiblioGov
ISBN: 9781289098094
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
The Department of Defense (DOD) is embarking on a number of efforts to enhance warfighting and the way the department conducts business. Major investments are being made to develop improved weapon systems to combat various threats to U.S. security. While the weapons that DOD ultimately develops have no rival in superiority, weapon systems acquisition remains a long-standing high-risk area. GAO's reviews over the past 30 years have found consistent problems with weapon acquisitions such as cost increases, schedule delays, and performance shortfalls. In addition, DOD faces several budgetary challenges that underscore the need to deliver its new major weapon programs within estimated costs and to obtain the most from those investments. DOD can help resolve these problems by using a more knowledge-based approach for developing new weapons. This report provides congressional and DOD decision makers with an independent, knowledge-based assessment of selected defense programs that identifies potential risks and needed actions when a program's projected attainment of knowledge diverges from the best practice. It can also highlight those programs that employ practices worthy of emulation by other programs. GAO plans to update and issue this report annually.