Article from Defense AT&L magazine, dated November/December 2009 by Dennis K. Van Gemert.
Those involved with the acquisition of complex defense systems begin with enthusiasm for the challenging task ahead and confidence that the program and technical goals can and will be met- so why do so many programs fall short of their operational cost goals? For instance, in an environment focused on systems engineering revitalization and increasing technical rigor, how does systems engineering fall short of its intended purpose of ensuring cost and capability? How might the Nunn-McCurdy Act adversely affect total taxpayer cost of a system? How might it refocus our design approach? This article addresses those questions. To view entire article, click on the link above.
