| Foregone Conclusions: U.S. Weapons Acquisition in the Post-Cold War Transition Contributor(s): Lebovic, James H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367014920 ISBN-13: 9780367014926 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $178.20 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science - History | Military - Weapons |
| Lexile Measure: 1590 |
| Physical Information: (1.20 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: With the end of the Cold War and the erosion of the Soviet threat, the United States is reevaluating its defense policy and its acquisition of weapons. James Lebovic shows that, although current military missions are adapted to post-Cold War realities, the self-defeating bias of bureaucrats and military services toward Cold War weaponry is still prevalent. He examines the impact of this bias on the armed services as they assess threat, generate requirements, develop and change weapon concepts, set production rates, and engage in testing. The author asserts that bias compromises service interests and broader military objectives and he offers general policy recommendations to put U.S. weapons acquisition on a more effective track. |