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Sources of Weapon Systems Innovation in the Department of Defense: Role of Research and Development 1945-2000: The Role of Research and Development 1945-2000
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A broad historical overview of changing institutional patterns of technological innovation with the Defense Department's major weapons laboratories. Examines the policies, procedures, and institutional environment that guided the development and procurement of major weapon systems such as tanks, artillery, strategic and tactical aircraft, ballistic missiles, surface ships, and nuclear submarines. Focuses on laboratory research in the physical sciences. Concentrates on major facilities and programs that illustrate the scope and content of weapons R&D at specific points in time throughout the postwar period. Provides a broad overview of the Defense Department's internal R&D operations and highlights patterns of organizational change that guided the development of major weapon systems.
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A broad historical overview of changing institutional patterns of technological innovation with the Defense Department's major weapons laboratories. Examines the policies, procedures, and institutional environment that guided the development and procurement of major weapon systems such as tanks, artillery, strategic and tactical aircraft, ballistic missiles, surface ships, and nuclear submarines. Focuses on laboratory research in the physical sciences. Concentrates on major facilities and programs that illustrate the scope and content of weapons R&D at specific points in time throughout the postwar period. Provides a broad overview of the Defense Department's internal R&D operations and highlights patterns of organizational change that guided the development of major weapon systems.
Related
Arms & Weapons resources collection can be found
Other products produced by the U.S. Army, Center of Military History can be found
165 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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