Technology Access from the FS-X Radar Program. Lessons for Technology Transfer and U.S. Acquisition Policy

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Abstract:

The FS-X is a cooperative aircraft development program launched in 1989 between the United States and Japan. The FS-X program entitles the U.S. government and U.S. industry access to Japanese FS-X technology. This report explores the issue of U.S. access and possible licensed transfer of Japanese FS- X radar technology for use by the U.S. government and industry. The FS-X radar program is significant in that it may be the first program to develop an operational active phased array radar APAR for airborne fire control. APAR technology has the benefits of superior performance, rehability, and maintainability. Nevertheless, because of stringent U.S. program requirements and high production costs, APAR has not yet become an operational reality in the United States. The FS-X is, therefore, important in that it may signify growing strengths of Japan in a technical area historically dominated by U.S. firms

Author(s):
Chang, Jr, Ike Y.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Pagination:
0109

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Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RAND/MR-432-AF
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F49620-91-C-0003
Monitor Series:
USAF
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.2_Develop Strategies; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Space
Communities of Interest:
Advanced Electronics
Descriptor(s):
*JET FIGHTERS, *FIRE CONTROL RADAR, *PHASED ARRAYS, FIGHTER AIRCRAFT, MILITARY REQUIREMENTS, UNITED STATES, INDUSTRIES, AIR FORCE RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER, RADAR EQUIPMENT, RESEARCH AIRCRAFT, JOINT TEST AND EVALUATION, TECHNOLOGY FORECASTING, ADVANCED WEAPONS, BENEFITS, ACCESS, AIRBORNE, RADAR, JAPAN, COSTS, MAINTAINABILITY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Attack and Fighter Aircraft, Research and Experimental Aircraft, Information Science, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment, Fire Control and Bombing Systems
Keyword(s):
*FS X AIRCRAFT, APAR(ACTIVE PHASED ARRAY RADAR), FS X COLLECTION, EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1993 Jan 01