The role of trans-Atlantic Defense alliances in a globalizing world
By: by Nayantara, Hensel
Contributors: Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher: Naval Postgraduate School
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Monterey, California
Language: eng
Number of pages: 33
Description: The purpose of this analysis is to discuss the importance of linkages between US and European defense manufacturers with the emergence of the common global threat of terrorism, the greater price sensitivity of governments concerning weapons systems costs, and the shrinkage of defense budget.  The article discusses the reasons behind the formation of alliances between US and European defense contractors, examines several case studies of alliances, assesses some of the patterns in alliance formation, and analyzes the potential for trans-Atlantic alliances between defense contractors in the future.
Notes: Title from cover.

"Prepared for: Naval Postgraduate School"--Cover.

"March 2010"--Cover.

"NPS-GSBPP-10-006"--Cover.

Author(s) subject terms: Defense manufacturers, weapons systems costs, formation of alliances.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 29-31).

"Approved for public release; distribution unlimited"--Cover.

Technical report; 1 October 2009 - 30 September 2010.

Also available in print.

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.

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