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DIIG Current Issues No. 27: Internal R&D Productivity in Aerospace and Defense

gsanders — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

In an environment of declining defense spending by what have traditionally been the largest customers on both sides of the Atlantic, aerospace and defense companies face difficult decisions on how to deploy their cash.

European Defense Trends

jdunton — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0400

The international security challenges facing European governments are more complex than ever. In parallel, the economic recession has forced governments to make difficult choices in their defense budgets that will greatly affect their near- and long-term military capabilities.

European Defense Trends: Annotated Brief

gsanders — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400

An in-depth understanding of the supply and demand sides of the European defense market and the regulatory framework that governs it is critical to assessing broader European defense policies and capabilities.

DIIG Current Issues No. 15: Implications of European Defense Acquisition Reform

jhofbauer — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The European defense market is undergoing profound changes. Four distinct trends are altering the landscape of European defense acquisition, with some of them underscoring the shift of defense matters from national capitals towards the European Union (EU). First, participation in international operations is substantially affecting acquisition priorities.

DIIG Current Issues No. 12: U.S. Competitiveness in the Fighter Aircraft Export Market

sherry — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

In his April 6, 2009 address, Sec. Gates discussed his vision for the F-22 “Raptor” and the F-35 “Lightning II”, two of the U.S. aerospace industry’s most prominent programs.

DIIG Current Issues No. 11: Aerospace & Defense: Inventing and Selling the Next Generation

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

“For innovation success,” wrote MIT researcher Michael Schrage, “do not follow the money.” He argued that while we can easily measure inputs such as research and development (R&D) spending, outputs and outcomes, such as R&D productivity or customers won or retained, tell us much more about the ability to innovate successfully.

DIIG Current Issues No. 9: An Economic Overview of U.S. Arms Sales

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

In the past two decades, the U.S. has exported arms worth well over $10 billion annually (in 2008 dollars). Tightly regulated by the government, these sales remain controversial. Advocates cite benefits such as political influence, greater interoperability with allies, a more resilient defense-industrial base, and cost savings from economies of scale.

DIIG Current Issues No. 6: The VH-71 and the Industrial Base

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The VH-71 was one of the first high-profile US acquisition programs in which European firms played a prominent part. By allowing foreign manufacturers to participate, the Defense Department can get the benefits of a broader supplier universe, including greater competition and innovation.

DIIG Current Issues No. 5: The cost of cutting defense acquisition

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Defense acquisition cuts carry risks. Budget decisions must be consistent with a clear defense strategy. In particular, operational, financial and industrial-base factors have to be considered before opting to reduce defense acquisition spending.

DIIG Current Issues No. 4: European Defense Spending Outlook, 2009

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The turmoil in the global economic system has placed defense budgets under scrutiny in many European countries, and responses have been varied. We examine recent developments in the five major European defense spenders:

Toward a U.S. Export Control and Technology Transfer System for the 21st Century

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The United States is currently involved in a wide spectrum of complex national security challenges around the world. Challenges posed by rising regional powers, global terrorism, and failed states will be long and enduring. These can only be effectively met with the help of our allies and coalition partners.

Trends in European Defense Spending, 2001-2006

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Since 2001, Europe finds itself increasingly involved in international military operations. NATO responded to the attacks of 9/11 by invoking, for the first time in its history, Article 5 of the Washington Treaty—the alliance's collective defense clause—and European military assets were deployed to the United States, the Mediterranean Sea, and Afghanistan.

EuroFocus V.14 N.1: EU Battlegroups and the NATO Response Force

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

CSIS fellows Juha Kaitera and Guy Ben-Ari describe the EU Battlegroups and NATO Response Force concepts and outline their similarities and differnces. They then present two paths to leveraging these forces to achieve a more comprehensive approach to meet the requirements of current and future operations.

Security Threats and Responses in Central Europe

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 -0400

On April 2-3, 2007 the CSIS New European Democracies Project and the CSIS Defense Industrial Initiatives Group (DIIG) hosted a two-day conference entitled Security Threats and Responses: Region

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European Defense Integration: Bridging the Gap Between Strategy and Capabilities

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Report of the European Defense Integration project, co-chaired by General Joe Ralston and General Klaus Naumann.

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Joint Declaration on European Defense Integration

Thu, 19 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400

"European countries must move quickly to acquire the military capabilities that will enable them to share
the responsibility for global security. We believe that further defense integration in Europe is critical to meeting
Europe’s defense needs, now and in the future."

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