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Review of the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Infrastructure and Aerospace Engineering Disciplines to Meet the Needs of the Air Force and the Department of Defense (2001) / Chapter Skim
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1. Introduction
Pages 8-11

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... The strength of other industrial sectors, especially the emergence of the fast-growing information industry, has greatly increased the demand for technical people, especially software engineers. The Air Force and the other services are assessing the changes in the defense aerospace infrastructure and the effects on development and support of future military systems.
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From page 9...
... · Examine component sources such as the aircraft engine industry that have been successful despite low and intermittent production rates to determine if lessons learned have wider applicability. · Assess whether planned acquisition programs, considering their requisite S&T investment, will provide sufficient opportunities for innovation and to maintain a critical mass of activities to sustain a highly talented engineering talent base.
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... THE DEFENSE AEROSPACE INFRASTRUCTURE AND NATIONAL SECURITY In the course of the study, the committee developed a framework for assessing the defense aerospace industrial base, especially the science and engineering work force. Vigorous technical progress in aerospace systems will be essential for implementing the national security strategy.
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From page 11...
... Chapter 4 addresses the financial health of the aerospace industry. Chapter 5 covers the effects of policies on the allocation and management of resources, DoD' s relationship with defense industries, the export of military items, and issues related to test facilities.
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