Maximizing U.S. Interests in Science and Technology Relations with Japan: Report of the Defense Task Force (1995) / Chapter Skim
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E: U.S.-JAPAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE AEGIS FOREIGN MILITARY SALES
E: U.S.-JAPAN INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSHIPS IN THE AEGIS FOREIGN MILITARY SALES
Pages 117-124
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weapon system has by far the most capable tactical radar system put to sea- the AN/SPY-1 phased array radar. SPY-} can automatically track multiple targets simultaneously while maintaining surveillance of the surrounding air space.
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The USN and Lockheed Martin over the years have developed methods to get well-prepared Aegis ships to sea as quickly as possible. Since the United States and Japan provide approximately equal shares of the program (the USN supplies Aegis and other systems while the Japanese supply the ship and major combat system elements of an integrated system)
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The MDAO function was essential for start-up and provides continuing support for the program. Initial meetings were used to explain the Aegis system and the implementation techniques used in the United States to assure system performance.
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The shipyard ITT members were given extensive training in Moorestown and at IngalIs Shipyard with an Aegis test team. The Japanese shipyard agreed to supply office space for the U.S.
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Dunng the initial start-up phase, we did not know how to make an international ITT work effectively but sent only qualified and enthusiastic people to ensure success. Considerable attention was given to assure USN and Lockheed Martin home office support of the team.
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The FMS program also reduces the cost of the USN Aegis program through larger production quantities and by paying its fair share of the common overhead function in the project. As the Aegis FMS project is now over $2 billion, the benefits are appreciable.
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IMSDF, its shipbuilders, and its manufacturers have learned a considerable amount about the integration and testing of a large modern complex weapons system by working on the Aegis program. The shipbuilder was responsible for testing in the shipyard, and the ASW control system manufacturer spent considerable time at the CSED site learning integration techniques as well as testing the system.
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In conclusion, the Aegis EMS program has proven that the United States and Japan can collaborate effectively on a complex challenging military program. Hard work, attention to cletail, and superior personnel from both countries were necessary to achieve this success.
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