Defence spending in a time of austerity :  briefing the cost of weapons. 

 -  2010 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>ARMS ACQUISITION<br/>DEFENCE BUDGETS