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U.S. Department of Defense R&DTE Budget Analysis
Frost & Sullivan, Sep 2003
Transformation Policy Leads to Colossal Increase in 2004 RDT&E Budget Allocation
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) is focusing on transforming its various armed services into 'capability focused units' rather than organizing them strictly by service type or weapons platform. For this purpose, the 2004 budget for research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) has been increased by more than $5 billion and is the largest increase since 1962. This clearly shows that the DoD is serious about and possesses the necessary wherewithal to achieve its revamping objectives. Market participants are geared to take advantage of these emerging opportunities by keeping track of the changing requirements and working toward designing unique, interoperable, and affordable solutions.
This research has segmented the U.S. DoD RDT&E markets by service, application categories, and different phases of development. The services covered in the research include: U.S. Army (US-A), U.S. Navy and Marine Corps (USN), U.S. Air Force (USAF), and other DoD agencies (other). The application categories include: basic & applied research; command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR); information and electronic warfare (IEW); weapons; Marine Corps; management; personnel & facilities; ships and submarines; vehicles; aircraft; and classified.
Shift to Network-centric War Architecture Changes the Focus of RDT&E
The DoD's transformation efforts revolve around the move toward network-centric warfare, resulting in the initiation of several new programs such as the 'Future Combat System', which is estimated to cost a whopping $14.9 billion. At the same time, many old programs such as the 'Crusader Self-Propelled Artillery System' that do not meet the transformation policy requirements are being discontinued. Having the hardware is not enough anymore; there is a compelling need to quickly field forces and ensure combat readiness for time-critical strikes against moving targets, says the analyst. Sophisticated systems are required for this purpose and the development of Predator B, the unmanned aerial vehicle, epitomizes this effort.
Market participants need to establish effective partnerships and build personal relationships, which will allow them to stay abreast of government's internal planning, says the analyst. This will also enable them to increase their technical expertise in specialized fields. However, companies still face the challenge of providing quick and accurate intelligence information to facilitate complete utilization of new hardware by military commanders.
Complete Digitization of Battlefields to Continue despite Economic Uncertainties
The present explosive growth in the RDT&E space is likely to slow down in the long term as various economic factors such as the Federal deficit and lower tax revenue expectations could force a reevaluation of the future program funding by the DoD. Current procurement needs are being given importance and already, there are minor shifts in funding from a few RDT&E accounts to cover 'bullets and gas' expenses for the 'clean-up' operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, a 15-percent 'War Tax' has been imposed on existing programs.
The transformation of the U.S. military into an objective force depends on the digitization of communication channels, C4ISR systems, and field forces that use public data pipelines. Real-time communication of enemy and friendly positions is critical to field a faster, flexible, and lethal force of men and machines. The Army, Navy, Air Force, and other DoD agencies are expected to work toward the near-term goal of interoperability within their own segment, which will eventually lead to cross-service interoperability and complete digitization of battlefields.
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