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Abstract. New computer and communications technologies have the potential to revolutionize
the battlefield. However, developing battlefield command systems that take advantage
of these new technologies before they become obsolescent is a
challenge for procurement professionals. Traditional acquisition strategies are inherently inflexible,
therefore not well suited to these systems with their high
rate of technology advancement and often volatile user requirements. Evolutionary
Acquisition (EA) is a new strategy, recently introduced in the
Australian defense Organization, with the potential to deliver these systems
more efficiently. This paper provides an overview of the principles
behind EA, the characteristics of systems suited to the EA
approach and the benefits that can be achieved. The challenges
in successfully completing an EA project are also discussed.
Related topics:
command support systems, evolutionary acquisition, command systems
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