Old news here but a short article about the latest effort in weapons procurement reform.
Which brings up a good question: If the current system is in need of reform, what, exactly, is that system? Where did it come from? A good friend of mine today suggested that we return to the arsenal system for small arms production. Frankly, I don't think the political climate will ever be right for a return to state-run weapons production. However, the suggestion does make one wonder why Springfield Armory is now a museum and not a weapons factory. In any event, I'll be looking into the history of infantry weapons procurement since World War II and posting some thoughts and findings here as well as a bibliography on the subject.
Here is a dated (1991) but good overview of the development of the weapons procurement system by a Marine major.
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