A Comparison of the Defense Acquisition Systems of Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the United States - DAU Guidebooks Available at No Cost to Government Employees

Defense AT&L, Jan-Feb, 2004 by Stefan Markowski

This guidebook describes the national armament systems of Australia, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and the United States. Beginning with an introduction to the political environment, the acquisition organizations, systems, and processes involved, Kausal and Markowski describe the effects of differences in national culture and traditions, time zones, currencies, fiscal year schedules, and language barriers. Tying these differences to each nation's national armament system, the authors make the case that international armaments cooperation is a difficult but rewarding challenge.

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http://www.dau.mil/pubs/misc/acq-comp-pac00.asp

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Editor: Tony Kausal