Videos tagged with Wartime Procurement

Modern defense procurement is often slower and more expensive due to reliance on established manufacturers and complex testing, contrasting with historical methods that accepted individual inventor submissions. Wartime procurement prioritizes speed, accepting less-than-ideal designs like the Chauchat and Sten, while peacetime development focuses on long-term perfection, exemplified by programs like the FAMAS and L85. Bureaucratic issues, rather than purely technical ones, can also contribute to modern procurement challenges.