By Richard Chait, John Lyons, Duncan Long, and Albert Sciarretta

This book draws on a series of studies known as Project Hindsight Revisited conducted by the authors at the National Defense University from 2004-2006. The Hindsight Revisited studies examined, in three reports, the critical technology events in the development of four current U.S. Army weapons systems: the Abrams main battle tank, the Apache attack helicopter, the Stinger anti-aircraft missile, and the Javelin anti-tank missile. In exploring how these weapons systems were taken from conceptual design to full scale production, the studies brought to light crucial factors in their successful development. This book pursues significant implications of the studies' findings, with the intention that this analysis and commentary will help the Army's science and technology leadership manage the Army's S&T portfolio today and tomorrow.

The opinions, conclusions, and recommendations expressed or implied within are those of the contributors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Defense or any other agency of the Federal Government. Cleared for public release; distribution unlimited.

Portions of this book may be quoted or reprinted without permission, provided that a standard source credit line is included. CTNSP would appreciate a courtesy copy of reprints or reviews.

First printing, 2007.

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