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> if they published the design spec. Apparently this is something the US military is doing with the F-22 replacement, NGAD. They will require ownership or a p
by SkyMarshal 3y ago
> if they published the design spec.
Apparently this is something the US military is doing with the F-22 replacement, NGAD. They will require ownership or a perpetual license or similar to the NGAD spec and blueprint, rather than allowing a defense contractor sole ownership of the design. Gives them a little leverage and ability to source multiple manufacturers, diversifying its supply line.
- HWR_14 3y agoThe US government has been requiring those rights for decades. They probably have them to the Stinger as well, they just assume that no one else can start a manufacturing line faster That is a far cry from the DoD publishing the specs.
- light_hue_1 3y ago> They will require ownership or a perpetual license or similar to the NGAD spec and blueprint, rather than allowing a defense contractor sole ownership of the design. This has been standard in all US government contracts for decades. As long as I can remember. You must give the US government an unlimited perpetual license.