A Comparative Analysis of Choices and Trade-Offs in U.S. Department of Defense and People’s Liberation Army Military Research, Development, and Acquisition Programs: Theory, Method, and Experimental Design

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Authors: Joel B. Predd, Heidi Peters, John R. Hoehn, Jacob Heim
DOI: 10.7249/rra2118-1
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Abstract

This report summarizes the theory, method, and experimental design driving a comparative assessment of the programmatic choices and trade-offs made within the research, development, and acquisition programs of the U.S. Department of Defense and China’s People’s Liberation Army. The authors focus on the effects those choices have had on the schedule on which capabilities are developed, produced, and fielded.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Technology Assessment and Management Defense Military and Policy Studies Military Technology and Strategies

Publication details

Journal / source
RAND Corporation eBooks
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book