Two definitions of weapon systems “concurrency”
Because of the uncertainties and perceived criticality of ICBMs, the WDD and Ramo-Wooldridge believed it unwise to rely on only one approach. If it did […]
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Schriever, the Atlas ICBM, and the question of concurrency
In July 1954 the Scientific Advisory Board had recommended developing an alternative missile to the Atlas. This recommendation was motivated by fear that the pressurization […]
4 recommendations from George Stigler on weapons acquisition
1. No organization can achieve or maintain efficiency in structure or operation by having a critical review made by expert outsiders once each five or […]
David Packard’s impact on defense acquisition
This paper contends that the study of David Packard, the co-founder of electronics firm giant Hewlett-Packard and one of the founding fathers of Silicon Valley, […]