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The problem with aviation COTS |
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| Authors: | Alford L.D. Jr. |
| Affiliation: | USAF, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH; |
| Abstract: | Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) has become a byword for acquisition reform, but there are significant risks associated with the use of COTS products in military systems. These risks are especially acute for aviation systems. This paper explains how COTS can negatively affect military acquisitions and gives ideas on how to plan and resolve COTS caused problems |
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