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Date March 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-326SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs GAO-09-326SP a March 2009 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-326SP, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs Why GAO Did This Study
This is GAO’s sev... |
Date April 29, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-674T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Results of Annual Assessment of DOD Weapon Programs
Statement of Michael J. Sullivan, Director Acqu... |
Date March 31, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-467SP |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs GAO-08-467SP a March 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-467SP, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs Why GAO Did This Study
This report is GAOâ... |
Date May 16, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-641 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY BASE CLOSURES
Management Strategy Needed to Mitigate Challenges and Improve Communication to Help Ensure Timely Implementation of Air National Guard Recommendations GAO-07-641 May 2007 MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-641, a report to congressional committees Accountability... |
Date Sept. 7, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-800T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 7, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DOD ACQUISITIONS Contracting for Better Outcomes
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-06-800T September 7, 2006 DOD ACQUISITIONS High... |
Date July 14, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-839 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2006 Report to Congressional Committees WEAPONS ACQUISITION DOD Should Strengthen Policies for Assessing Technical Data Needs to Support Weapon Systems GAO-06-839 a July 2006 WEAPONS ACQUISITION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-839, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD Should Strengthen Policies for Ass... |
Date May 22, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-717R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 May 22, 2006 The Honorable John Warner Chairman Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Curt Weldon Chairman Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Tactical Aircraft: DOD’s Cancellation of the Joint Strike Fighter Alternate Engine Program ... |
Date March 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-356 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to Congressional Committees JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER DOD Plans to Enter Production before Testing Demonstrates Acceptable Performance GAO-06-356 March 2006 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-356, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD Plans to Enter Production before Testing De... |
Date March 14, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-364 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Management of the Technology Transfer Process GAO-06-364 March 2006 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-364, a report to the Chairman, Su... |
Date May 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-476 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Major Weapon Programs GAO-03-476 a May 2003 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments of Major Weapon Programs
Highlights of GAO-03-476, a report to Congressional Committees The weapons the Department of Defense (DOD) develops have no rival in superiority. How they are developed can b... |
Date July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-701 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Capturing Design and Manufacturing Knowledge Early Improves Acquisition Outcomes GAO-02-701 a Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Recommendations for Executive Action Agency... |
Date March 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-298 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2002 Report to Congressional Committees TACTICAL AIRCRAFT F-22 Delays Indicate Initial Production Rates Should Be Lower to Reduce Risks GAO-02-298 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background F-22 Development Program Continues to Experience Delays and Risks in Meeting Key Schedule Goals F-22 Development Costs Likely to Increase More Testing Needed t... |
Date Sept. 28, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-943 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2001 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM More Joint Projects and Tracking of Results Could Benefit Program GAO-01-943 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Needs Are Generally Being Met, According to Users and Based on Our Analysis of Project Selection Processes Most of the Work Awarded Under the Ma... |
Date Aug. 2, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-636T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 2, 2001 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Impact of F-22 Production Cost Reduction Plans on Cost Estimates
Statement of Allen Li, Director, Acquisi... |
Date May 10, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-609T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery 10:00 a.m. EST May 10, 2001 United States General Accounting Office Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Committee on Appropriations, U.S. Senate FISCAL YEAR 2002 BUDGET REQUEST U.S. General Accounting Office
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-01-609T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Subcommittee: Good mornin... |
Date April 1, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-627SP |
Title
FROM THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL SPRING 2001 I am pleased to present the highlights of GAO’s performance and accountability report, which combines our assessment of what we were able to accomplish in fiscal year 2000 with our plans for continued progress through fiscal year 2002. Looking back at last year, I am proud to say that we served the Congress and the American people well.
Our work resulted... |
Date March 15, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-310 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2001 Report to Congressional Committees TACTICAL AIRCRAFT F-22 Development and Testing Delays Indicate Need for Limit on Low-Rate Production GAO-01-310 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Air Force Assessment of Development and Test Criteria Required to Proceed to Low-Rate Initial Production 3 34 35 36 37 39 40 Appendix II: Comparison of Schedul... |
Date Feb. 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-01-163 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2001 Report to the Secretary of Defense TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Modernization Plans Will Not Reduce Average Age of Aircraft GAO-01-163 Contents Letter Briefing Sections
Briefing Section I: Briefing Section II: Briefing Section III: Tactical Aircraft Forces’ Investment Plans Analysis Shows That Modernization Plans Will Not Reduce Aircraft Age Observa... |
Date Oct. 5, 2000 |
Report No. GAO-01-33 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
October 2000 Report to the Honorable John R. Kasich, Chairman, Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Risks in Operation and Maintenance and Procurement Programs GAO-01-33 Contents Letter Tables
Table 1: DOD’s 2000 and 2001 FYDPs, by Primary Appropriation Category (total obligational authority in billions of fisc... |
Date Aug. 29, 2000 |
Report No. NSIAD-00-165 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2000 Report to the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Air Force Operating and Support Cost Reductions Need Higher Priority GAO/NSIAD-00-165 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Scope and Methodology 3 28 29 33 Appendix II: Comments ... |
Date June 15, 2000 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-00-200 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected At 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Use of Cost Reduction Plans in Estimating F-22 Total Production Costs
Statement of Allen Li, Associate D... |
Date March 14, 2000 |
Report No. NSIAD-00-68 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2000 Report to Congressional Committees F-22 AIRCRAFT Development Cost Goal Achievable If Major Problems Are Avoided GAO/NSIAD-00-68 Contents Letter Appendixes
Appendix I: Estimates of Performance for Key F-22 Parameters Appendix II: Criteria Established by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics for the F-22 Progr... |
Date March 3, 2000 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-00-112 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery 9:30 a.m. EDT Friday, March 3, 2000 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate DEPOT MAINTENANCE Air Force Faces Challenges in Managing to 50-50 Ceiling
Statement of David R. Warren, Director, Defense Management Issues, National Security and International Affairs Division GAO/... |
Date Feb. 1, 2000 |
Report No. T-AIMD-00-73 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2000 Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, U.S. Senate BUDGET ISSUES Effective Oversight and Budget Discipline Are Essential--Even in a Time of Surplus
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO/T-AIMD-00-73 Mr. Chairman, Senator Lautenberg, and Member... |
Date Dec. 7, 1999 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-00-58 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Tuesday, December 7, 1999 Testimony
Before the Committee on Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Progress in Meeting F-22 Cost and Schedule Goals
Statement for the Record by Louis J. Rodrigues, Director, Def... |
Date March 17, 1999 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-99-116 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery on Wednesday, March 17, 1999 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITION Best Commercial Practices Can Improve Program Outcomes
Statement for the Record by Louis J. Rodrigues, Director, Defense Acquisitions Issues, National Security and Interna... |
Date March 17, 1999 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-99-113 |
Title
GAO
For Release of Delivery Expected at 1:30 p.m., EST Wednesday, March 17, 1999 United States General Accounting Office Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Airland Forces, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Progress of the F-22 and F/A-18E/F Engineering and Manufacturing Development Programs
Statement of Louis J. Rodrigues, Director, Defense Acquisitions Issues, Nation... |
Date March 15, 1999 |
Report No. NSIAD-99-55 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1999 Report to Congressional Committees F-22 AIRCRAFT Issues in Achieving Engineering and Manufacturing Development Goals GAO/NSIAD-99-55 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-280222 Le er t Le er t March 15, 1999 Congressional Committees As required by the National... |
Date June 25, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-155 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters QUADRENNIAL DEFENSE REVIEW Opportunities to Improve the Next Review GAO/NSIAD-98-155 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-277888 June 25, 1998 The Honorable Strom Thurmond Chairman The Honorable Carl Levin Ranking Minority Mem... |
Date April 28, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-45 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1998 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Research and Development Committee on National Security, House of Representatives AIM-9X ACQUISITION Missile Risk Reduction Underway But System Production Plans Need to be Reexamined GAO/NSIAD-98-45 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and Internat... |
Date March 31, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-8 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE DEPOT MAINTENANCE DOD Shifting More Workload for New Weapon Systems to the Private Sector GAO/NSIAD-98-8 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-279271 March 31, 1998 Congressional Requesters The Department of Defense (D... |
Date March 25, 1998 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-98-137 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EST Wednesday, March 25, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on AirLand Forces, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate F-22 AIRCRAFT Progress of the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Program
Statement of Louis J. Rodrigues, Director, Defense Acquisition Issues, National Security and Internation... |
Date March 18, 1998 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-98-123 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m.,EST Wednesday, March 18, 1998 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Acquisition and Technology, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITION Improved Program Outcomes Are Possible
Statement of Louis J. Rodrigues, Director, Defense Acquisitions Issues, National Security and International Affairs... |
Date March 10, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-67 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 1998 Report to Congressional Committees F-22 AIRCRAFT Progress in Achieving Engineering and Manufacturing Development Goals GAO/NSIAD-98-67 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-278307 March 10, 1998 Congressional Committees As required by the National Defense Autho... |
Date Feb. 24, 1998 |
Report No. NSIAD-98-56 |
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United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1998 Report to the Subcommittee on Acquisition and Technology, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Successful Application to Weapon Acquisitions Requires Changes in DOD’s Environment GAO/NSIAD-98-56 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-2758... |
Date Sept. 8, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-88 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters AIRCRAFT ACQUISITION Affordability of DOD’s Investment Strategy GAO/NSIAD-97-88 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-272636 September 8, 1997 The Honorable Duncan Hunter Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Procurement Co... |
Date July 10, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-10 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters ELECTRONIC COMBAT Consolidation Master Plan Does Not Appear to Be Cost-Effective GAO/NSIAD-97-10 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-272629 July 10, 1997 The Honorable Connie Mack The Honorable Bob Graham United States Senate... |
Date June 4, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-156 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1997 Report to the Honorable Dale Bumpers, U.S. Senate TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Restructuring of the Air Force F-22 Fighter Program GAO/NSIAD-97-156 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-276815 June 4, 1997 The Honorable Dale Bumpers United States Senate Dear Senator Bumper... |
Date March 18, 1997 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-97-111 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Tuesday, March 18, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on Military Readiness, Committee on National Security, House of Representatives DEFENSE DEPOT MAINTENANCE Uncertainties and Challenges DOD Faces in Restructuring Its Depot Maintenance Program
Statement of David R. Warren, Director, Defense Manage... |
Date March 5, 1997 |
Report No. T-NSIAD-97-103 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m., EDT Wednesday, March 5, 1997 Testimony
Before the Subcommittees on Military Research and Development and Military Procurement, Committee on National Security, House of Representatives DEFENSE AIRCRAFT INVESTMENTS Major Program Commitments Based on Optimistic Budget Projections
Statement of Louis Rodrigues, D... |
Date March 5, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-99R |
Title
GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Secmily and International Affairs Division B-276316 March 5, 1997 The Honorable John R. Kasich Chairman, Committee on the Budget House of Representatives Subject: Defense Programs: Opportunities to Reform Key Business Practices Dear Mr. Chairman: At your request, we summarized information on the defense budget and Departme... |
Date Feb. 28, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-100R |
Title
National Security and International Affairs Division B-272637 February 28, 1997 The Honorable William S. Cohen The Secretary of Defense Dear Mr. Secretary: We are terminating our assignment regarding the Air Force’ F-22 advanced s tactical fighter program in view of the Air Force’ December 1996 decision to s restructure the F-22 program. That decision rendered moot many of the issues on which ... |
Date Feb. 26, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-77 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1997 Report to Congressional Committees COMBAT AIR POWER Joint Assessment of Air Superiority Can Be Improved GAO/NSIAD-97-77 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-260442 February 26, 1997 Congressional Committees The Department of Defense (DOD) plans to spend ove... |
Date Feb. 13, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-23 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1997 Report to the Secretary of Defense WEAPONS ACQUISITION Better Use of Limited DOD Acquisition Funding Would Reduce Costs GAO/NSIAD-97-23 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-272633 February 13, 1997 The Honorable William S. Cohen The Secretary of Defense Dea... |
Date Feb. 11, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-76 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1997 Report to Congressional Requesters U.S.-JAPAN FIGHTER AIRCRAFT Agreement on F-2 Production GAO/NSIAD-97-76 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-272541 February 11, 1997 The Honorable Strom Thurmond President Pro Tempore United States Senate The Honorable Ne... |
Date Jan. 29, 1997 |
Report No. NSIAD-97-48 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
January 1997 Report to Congressional Committees ACQUISITION REFORM DOD Faces Challenges in Reducing Oversight Costs GAO/NSIAD-97-48 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-272650 January 29, 1997 Congressional Committees The Department of Defense (DOD) has made acquisition ... |
Date Sept. 20, 1996 |
Report No. NSIAD-96-177 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 1996 Report to Congressional Committees COMBAT AIR POWER Joint Mission Assessments Needed Before Making Program and Budget Decisions G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/NSIAD-96-177 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 Comptroller General of the United States B-272206 September 20, 1996 Congressional Committees The Departm... |
Date June 28, 1996 |
Report No. NSIAD-96-53 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 1996 Report to Congressional Committees ACQUISITION REFORM Military-Commercial Pilot Program Offers Benefits but Faces Challenges G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/NSIAD-96-53 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-271257 June 28, 1996 Congressional Committees Faced with su... |
Date April 10, 1996 |
Report No. NSIAD-96-128 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 1996 Report to Congressional Committees COMBAT AIR POWER Funding Priority for Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses May Be Too Low G A O years
1921 - 1996 GAO/NSIAD-96-128 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-271451 April 10, 1996 The Honorable Strom Thurmond Chairman ... |
Date Feb. 20, 1996 |
Report No. NSIAD-96-64 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 1996 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL SECURITY Weaknesses in U.S. Security Arrangements With Foreign-Owned Defense Contractors GAO/NSIAD-96-64 GAO United States General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-265628 February 20, 1996 The Honorable Floyd Spence Chairman ... |