The papers collected in this volume demonstrate how different kinds of analytical approach can be used to anticipate the economic repercussions of systematic reduction of military spending. This volume will be of interest to economists; scholars in peace studies, international relations and such...

This book examines the historic role of professional and demanding military customers in industrial development. Particular emphasis is paid to public procurement of military equipment as a catalyst for innovation; and the civilian commercialization of military technologies (from gunpowder and...

Contents: Foreword -- Preface -- 1. The national defense ecosystem: context, challenges and opportunities -- 2. Innovation and national security -- 3. The new dynamics of technological innovation -- 4. The defense innovation cycle and a framework for dod innovation ecosystem -- 5. Defense...

The defense industry develops, produces, and sells weapons that cause great harm. It operates at the intersection of the public and private sectors, with increased reliance on technology companies. Although such firms exist primarily to serve their host states, they routinely interact with...