A New Approach is Needed for Weapon Systems Coproduction Probrams Between the United States and Its Allies: Report to the Congress of the United States: PSAD-79-24

v, [2], 29 p. Includes illustrations. In order to provide a formal structure to the foreign military sales program, the COngress enacted the Foreigh Military Sales Act of 1968. The act gave Congress explicit authority to disapprove any foreign military sale proposed by the executive branch which exceeded $25 million. Direct purchase sof substantial protions of military equipment by the more industrialized nationsl present some drawbacks. To overcome this, foreign countries may consider alternatives when they wish to acquire a U. S. weapon systems. One alternative is to secure licenses and produce the system themselves. A second is to enter into a coproduction agreement. Good. No dust jacket as issued. Cover has some wear and soiling.