| ID | 086261 |
| Title Proper | Impact of defence integrators and standards on vertical and horizontal innovation in the defenence industry |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Zervos, Vasilis ; Swann, G M Peter |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper analyses the extent and character of product innovation in defence technologies where there are strong network effects, but where there is not a generally accepted system of open standards. Specifically, we examine the implications for innovation from the development of network-centric defence agencies accompanied by the creation of system integrators in the defence industry. The results show that although these developments are expected to have a number of positive impacts, such as enhanced security and gate-keeping of the relevant technologies, they are also likely to have an adverse effect on the available variety of new defence products. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 20, No.1; February 2009: p27-42 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 20, No.1; February 2009: p27-42 |
| Key Words | Defence Industry ; Innovation ; Integrators ; Network ; Standards |