An analysis of the impact of offset requirements on the U.S. and defense industry
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Authors
Woodward, Michael K.
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Advisors
Hoivik, Thomas
Doyle, Richard
Date of Issue
1995-03
Date
March 1995
Publisher
Monterey, California. Naval Postgraduate School
Language
en_US
Abstract
The purpose of this thesis is to determine if offset agreements, as a condition of sale of military articles, have an adverse effect on the U. S. national security and the defense industrial base. The effects of offset agreements are measured from the context of their implications for defense preparedness, competitiveness of U.S. defense companies in the world's arms market, levels of foreign dependence in U. S. weapon systems and the transfer of technology to foreign countries and competitors. Additionally, offset agreements are analyzed as a contributory factor to the globalization of the arms industry and its consequences on the existing defense industrial base evaluated. It is concluded that the future arms market will consist of increased transnational cooperation , requiring the U.S. defense industry to establish strong relationships with foreign counterparts to retain access to their markets. Additionally, the increase in arms producers in the world will challenge arms control efforts and require continued technological innovation to prevent the U. S. lead from eroding further.
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Thesis
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Management
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NA
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94 p.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.