Publisher's Synopsis
Assesses the industrial baseOs ability to meet the militaryOs demand for precision-guided missiles and recommends steps to improve the management of the munitions stockpile; Precision-guided munitions (PGM) play an essential role in the American way of war. Service commandersO preference for these weapons, along with rapidly improving technology and changing tactical demands, makes the flexibility and responsiveness of the PGM industrial base a critical aspect of U.S. national security. This documented briefing examines this industrial base and its ability to meet current demand for PGMs. The authors also recommend ways to improve the management of the PGM industrial base and PGM stockpile.
