Defence spending in a time of austerity : briefing the cost of weapons.
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The Economist, 28th August 2010, pp.18-20Summary: High tech high cost weapons systems such as fighter aircraft are becoming unaffordable even in the United States and Europe and efforts to contain costs now are likely to lead to higher total costs in the long run. Meanwhile commanders facing insurgencies want helicopters and UAVs, IED proof vehicles, and troops. The quantity versus quality debate is still in progress.
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| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | DEFENCE ECONOMICS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 33428-1001 |
High tech high cost weapons systems such as fighter aircraft are becoming unaffordable even in the United States and Europe and efforts to contain costs now are likely to lead to higher total costs in the long run. Meanwhile commanders facing insurgencies want helicopters and UAVs, IED proof vehicles, and troops. The quantity versus quality debate is still in progress.
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