TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2004//
TI  - Trends in the costs of weapon systems and the consequences
JO  - Defence and peace economics
A1  - Kirkpatrick, David L.I.
SP  - 259
EP  - 273
VL  - 15
IS  - 3
N2  - This paper notes that the outcome of military operations is determined largely by the relative performance of the equipment deployed by rival forces. In this competitive situation, the performance and unit cost of key weapon systems tend to increase rapidly and persistently. Furthermore, developments in military technology are increasing the fixed/variable cost ratios of individual weapon projects and of national force structures. These two trends in weapon costs will, in coming decades, affect the development of national defence procurement strategies, of the globalized defence industry, and of geopolitical alliances.<p /> 
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SN  - 1024-2694
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1024269032000123203
ID  - ref1
ER  -