Sources of Weapon System Cost Growth Analysis of 35 Major Defense Acquisition Programs

• Main Author: Bolten, Joseph G. (auth)
• Other Authors: Leonard, Robert S. (auth), Arena, Mark V. (auth), Younossi, Obaid (auth), Sollinger, Jerry M. (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: RAND Corporation 2008
• Subjects: Military engineering; Technology
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This analysis uses data from Selected Acquisition Reports to determine the causes of cost growth in 35 mature major defense acquisition programs. Four major sources of growth are identified: (1) errors in estimation and scheduling, (2) decisions by the government, (3) financial matters, and (4) misc...