Acquisition of Capabilities through Systems-of-systems: Case Studies and Lessons from Naval Aviation
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Authors
Pryce, Michael
Subjects
Systems-of-Systems
System-of-systems (SoS), Naval Aviation, Capabilities-based Solutions
System-of-systems (SoS), Naval Aviation, Capabilities-based Solutions
Advisors
Date of Issue
2009-04-01
Date
01-Apr-09
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Language
Abstract
The acquisition community in many nations faces novel challenges with the transition to systems-of-systems, capabilities-based solutions to meet military requirements. Much of the ''tribal knowledge'' and experience of those in acquisition, both in industry and government, has stemmed from platform-centered development strategies. It is questionable to what extent lessons from these can be applied to systems-of-systems acquisition. How does the acquisition expert trade off platform capabilities against the capabilities of a network of systems that might be composed of new and existing platforms used in new or old ways? This paper presents case studies from past and present, illustrating such issues, and seeks to draw out lessons from experience that may be useful. It draws on many years of empirical research, undertaken with those involved in addressing such issues in the acquisition community.
Type
Technical Report
Description
Proceedings Paper (for Acquisition Research Program)
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Department
Acquisition Management
Other Research Faculty
Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-AM-09-014
Sponsors
Naval Postgraduate School Acquisition Research Program
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Citation
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Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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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.