Innovative Development Global Hawk and DarkStar- Transitions Within and Out of the HAE UAV ACTD Program (2002)

by Drezner, Jeffrey A.

• ISBN13: 9780833031143
• ISBN10: 0833031147
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-05-10
• Publisher: RAND Corporation

Table of Contents

Preface	iii
Figures	ix
Tables	xi
Summary	xiii
Acknowledgments	xxi
Acronyms	xxiii
Introduction	1	(8)
Objectives	3	(1)
Research Approach	3	(2)
Overview of the HAE UAV ACTD Program Under Air Force Management	5	(2)
Organization of the Report	7	(2)
Transition From Darpa to Air Force Management	9	(8)
Transition From ACTD to MDAP	17	(32)
The Transition Challenge	17	(2)
HAE UAV System Complexity	19	(1)
Post-ACTD Planning	20	(29)
Laying Out Options	21	(4)
Choosing One Option and Underfunding It	25	(5)
Global Hawk Configuration Changes	30	(4)
U-2 Replacement?	34	(2)
The MUA and the Plan	36	(4)
Post-ACTD Contracting Approach	40	(4)
Pre-EMD Activities	44	(1)
Industrial Base	45	(1)
Summary of Global Hawk Post-ACTD Planning	46	(3)
Conclusions	49	(16)
Impact of the HAE UAV ACTD's Innovative Acquisition Strategy	49	(11)
Designation as an ACTD	50	(5)
Use of OTA	55	(1)
Early User Involvement	55	(2)
Lack of Performance Requirements	57	(3)
Other Attributes of the Acquisition Strategy Affecting the Transitions	60	(1)
Key Elements for Successful Transitions	60	(5)
Bibliography	65	(6)
Other Program Documentation	71