Sources of Weapon System Cost Growth
Overview & Synopsis
This analysis uses data from Selected Acquisition Reports to determine the causes of cost growth in 35 mature major defense acquisition programs. Four major sources of growth are identified: (1) errors in estimation and scheduling, (2) decisions by the government, (3) financial matters, and (4) miscellaneous. The analysis shows that more than two-thirds of cost growth (measured as simple averages) is caused by decisions, most of which involve quantity changes, requirements growth, and schedule changes.
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Document Information
| Document Title | Sources of Weapon System Cost Growth |
|---|---|
| Author / Organization | Bolten, Joseph G., Leonard, Robert S., Arena, Mark V., Younossi, Obaid, Sollinger, Jerry M. |
| Subject & Discipline | Technology |
| Categories | Open Access Books |
| Publication Year | 2023 |
| License / Rights | Open Access / Creative Commons |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
Directory of Open Access Books
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-124990 |
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