| ID | 143610 |
| Title Proper | Challenges of institutional coordination in complex defense acquisition programs |
| Other Title Information | the case of the Republic of Korea’s F-X program |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Choi, Jung Hyuk |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Decision-making in defense acquisition programs in the Republic of Korea (ROK) has been problematic, especially in highly advanced complex systems. The highly disputed force modernization program for the ROK Air Force’s fifth-generation fighter, dubbed the Fighter eXperiment, went through extreme turbulence during the type selection phase. The gist of the turbulence became evident through poor institutional coordination within the defense acquisition authorities that eventually forced them to rescind the decision generated from their own yearlong efforts, thus basically shooting themselves on the foot. The paper highlights the background of the program and reviews the institutional elements that influenced the decision-making process, and conclude that the absence of an effective coordination mechanism has made decision-making in complex defense programs even more troublesome. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence Studies Vol. 16, No.1; Mar 2016: p.47-67 |
| Journal Source | Defence StudiesVol: 16 No 1 |
| Key Words | Force Modernization ; F-X Program ; Defense Acquisition System ; Institutional Coordination |