The transatlantic defense industrial base
Subtitle: restructuring scenarios and their implications
By: Terrence R. Guay.
Contributors: Army War College (U.S.). Strategic Studies Institute.
Publisher: Strategic Studies Institute, U.S. Army War College
Published: 2005
Place of publication: [Carlisle Barracks, PA]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 34
ISBN-13: 9781584871934
Subjects: Defense industries -- United States.; Defense industries -- European Union countries.; Military-industrial complex -- United States.; Military-industrial complex -- European Union countries.; United States -- Military relations -- European Union countries.; European Union countries -- Military relations -- United States.
Description: Opportunities for the construction of a transatlantic defense sector are tangible, but significant obstacles may accelerate the formation of a bipolar industrial base. While market forces played a key role in the transformation and consolidation of these sectors in recent years, political considerations are largely responsible for a restructuring process that has been almost entirely among U.S. firms in the United States and among European Union companies in Europe. In this monograph, Dr. Terrence Guay examines the forces that have shaped the restructuring of the U.S. and European defense industries since the end of the Cold War, and presents factors that will influence further restructuring and consolidation in the short- and medium-terms. He contends that a transatlantic defense industrial base is preferable to a bipolar one, and recommends that the U.S. Government open its defense equipment market to more European firms, and that European governments reciprocate. Additionally, military forces should put greater effort into coordinating procurement requirements and needs, and firms should explore expanding transatlantic links.
Notes: "April 2005."

Includes bibliographical references (p. 31-34).

Electronic version also available on the SSI website.