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Critics of the weapon-system acquisition process rarely address the question of how to achieve improvements in the process. examines some specific dimensions of improvement that are needed and suggestsa broad strategy for achieving those improvements.
Table of Contents
Chapter One
Introduction
Chapter Two
A Strategy for Developing Novel Systems and Associated Operational Concepts
Chapter Three
Creating and Choosing Options for Force Modernization
Chapter Four
The Concept-Demonstration Path
Chapter Five
An Organization to Manage Modernization
Chapter Six
Implementing the Dual-Path Strategy
Appendix
Funding Strategies for Accelerated Acquisition
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