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| Date Sept. 14, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-903R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 14, 2011 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Subject: Joint Strike Fighter: Implications of Program Restructuring and Other Recent Developments on Key Aspects of DOD’s Prior Alternate Engine Analyses Dear Mr. Chairman: After supporting a Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) acquisit... |
| Date Sept. 12, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-856R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 12, 2011 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Howard P. “Buck” McKeon Chairman The Honorable Adam Smith Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Observations on the Costs and Benefi... |
| Date April 4, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-332 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2011 Report to the Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS CH-53K Helicopter Program Has Addressed Early Difficulties and Adopted Strategies to Address Future Risks GAO-11-332 April 2011 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability CH-53K Helicop... |
| Date March 25, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-380R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 25, 2011 Congressional Committees Subject: Defense Acquisitions: Application of Lessons Learned and Best Practices in the Presidential Helicopter Program In June 2009, following the expenditure of close to $3 billion and a critical Nunn1 McCurdy breach of the cost growth threshold, the Department of Defense (DOD) 2 terminate... |
| Date March 15, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-450T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 11:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, March 15, 2011 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Restructuring Should Improve Outcomes, but Progress Is Still Lagging Overall
Statement of Michael Sullivan, Director Acquisition and... |
| Date March 9, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-295R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 9, 2011 The Honorable Thomas Carper Chairman Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security United States Senate Subject: Trends in Nunn-McCurdy Cost Breaches for Major Defense Acquisition Programs Dear... |
| Date Feb. 24, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-323R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 24, 2011 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John McCain Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Howard P. McKeon Chairman The Honorable Adam Smith Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Tactical Aircraft: Air Force Fighter Reports Gen... |
| Date Feb. 11, 2011 |
Report No. GAO-11-274R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 February 11, 2011 The Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison United States Senate Subject: Depot Maintenance: Air Force Is Assessing Engine Maintenance Options for Work Currently Performed at Kelly Aviation Center Dear Senator Hutchison: This report responds to questions that you raised about Air Force engine maintenance and repair work c... |
| Date Sept. 21, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-952 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2010 Report to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, House of Representatives DEFENSE EXPORTS Reporting on Exported Articles and Services Needs to Be Improved GAO-10-952 September 2010 DEFENSE EXPORTS
Accountability • Integrity • Reliability Reporting on Exported Articles and Services Needs to Be Improved
Highlights of GAO-10-952, a repo... |
| Date July 29, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-789 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2010 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives TACTICAL AIRCRAFT DOD’s Ability to Meet Future Requirements Is Uncertain, with Key Analyses Needed to Inform Upcoming Investment Decisions GAO-10-789 July 2010 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-789, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, House of ... |
| Date June 25, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-842T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 25, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Defense, Committee on Appropriations, House of Representatives WARFIGHTER SUPPORT Preliminary Observations on DOD's Progress and Challenges in Distributing Supplies and Equipment to Afghanistan
Statement of William M. Solis, Director Defense Capabilities and Management A classified version of this... |
| Date April 26, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-618R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 April 26, 2010 Congressional Committees Subject: Depot Maintenance: Sustainment Strategy for Harrier Aircraft Could Be Enhanced with Additional Metrics This report formally transmits the attached briefing (see enc. I) in response to section 343 (a) of The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (Pub. L. No. 111-84)... |
| Date March 26, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-331 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2010 Report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Comprehensive Planning and a Results-Oriented Training Strategy Are Needed to Support Growing Inventories GAO-10-331 March 2010 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-331, a report to the ... |
| Date March 23, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-508T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS DOD Could Achieve Greater Commonality and Efficiencies among Its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Statement of Mic... |
| Date March 11, 2010 |
Report No. GAO-10-520T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, March 11, 2010 Testimony Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Significant Challenges Remain as DOD Restructures Program
Statement of Michael Sullivan, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-10-520T Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee: T... |
| Date Nov. 12, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-67 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Strategic Airlift Gap Has Been Addressed, but Tactical Airlift Plans Are Evolving as Key Issues Have Not Been Resolved GAO-10-67 November 2009 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-10-67, a report ... |
| Date Oct. 5, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-10-124R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 October 5, 2009 The Honorable Solomon Ortiz Chairman Subcommittee on Readiness Committee on Armed Services United States House of Representatives Subject: Briefing on Air Force’s Response on Fee-For-Service Aerial Refueling Section 1081 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 calls for the Secretary of the... |
| Date Sept. 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-625 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2009 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY AIRLIFT DOD Should Take Steps to Strengthen Management of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet Program GAO-09-625 September 2009 MILITARY AIRLIFT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-625, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability DOD Should Take Steps to Strengthen Manage... |
| Date Sept. 28, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-978R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 September 28, 2009 The Honorable Neil Abercrombie Chairman The Honorable Roscoe Bartlett Ranking Member Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Defense Acquisitions: Army Aviation Modernization Has Benefited from Increased Funding but Several Challenges Need to Be Addressed... |
| Date July 30, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-520 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2009 Report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Opportunities Exist to Achieve Greater Commonality and Efficiencies among Unmanned Aircraft Systems GAO-09-520 July 2009 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-520, a report to the Subcommittee on Ai... |
| Date July 7, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-810T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, July 7, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COAST GUARD Observations on the Fiscal Year 2010 Budget and Related Performance and Management Challenges
Statement of Stephen ... |
| Date June 23, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-692T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Tuesday, June 23, 2009 Testimony Before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House of Representatives V-22 OSPREY AIRCRAFT Assessments Needed to Address Operational and Cost Concerns to Define Future Investments
Statement of Michael J. Sullivan, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Manage... |
| Date May 20, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-711T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2::30 p.m. EDT Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Strong Risk Management Essential as Program Enters Most Challenging Phase
Statement of Michael Sullivan, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Ma... |
| Date May 11, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-482 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2009 Report to Congressional Requesters DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Assessments Needed to Address V-22 Aircraft Operational and Cost Concerns to Define Future Investments GAO-09-482 May 2009 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-482, a report to congressional requesters Accountability Integrity Reliability Assessments Needed to Address... |
| Date March 12, 2009 |
Report No. GAO-09-303 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2009 Report to Congressional Committees JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
Accelerating Procurement before Completing Development Increases the Government’s Financial Risk GAO-09-303 March 2009 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-303, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Accelerating Procurement befo... |
| Date Nov. 21, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-50 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Timely and Accurate Estimates of Costs and Requirements Are Needed to Define Optimal Future Strategic Airlift Mix GAO-09-50 November 2008 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-50, a report to th... |
| Date Nov. 14, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-09-175 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
November 2008 Report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Additional Actions Needed to Improve Management and Integration of DOD Efforts to Support Warfighter Needs GAO-09-175 November 2008 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-09-175, a report ... |
| Date July 10, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-991T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EDT Thursday, July 10, 2008 Testimony before the Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT Aerial Refueling Tanker Protest
Statement of Daniel I. Gordon, Deputy General Counsel GAO-08-991T July 10, 2008 AIR FORCE PROCUREMENT Highlights... |
| Date June 24, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-745 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2008 Report to Congressional Committees COAST GUARD Change in Course Improves Deepwater Management and Oversight, but Outcome Still Uncertain GAO-08-745 June 2008 COAST GUARD Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-745, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Change in Course Improves Deepwater Management and Oversig... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-569T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EDT Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Testimony before the Subcommittees on Air and Land Forces, and Seapower and Expeditionary Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Impact of Recent Decisions on Program Risks
Statement of Michael Sullivan, Director Acquisition and S... |
| Date March 11, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-388 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2008 Report to Congressional Committees JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Recent Decisions by DOD Add to Program Risks GAO-08-388 March 2008 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-08-388, a report to Congressional Committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Recent Decisions by DOD Add to Program Risks Why GAO Did This Study
The Joint Strik... |
| Date March 6, 2008 |
Report No. GAO-08-494T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, March 6, 2008 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, U.S. Senate COAST GUARD Observations on the Fiscal Year 2009 Budget, Recent Performance, and Related Challenges
Statement of Stephen L. C... |
| Date June 8, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-759 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
June 2007 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Analysis of Processes Used to Evaluate Active Protection Systems GAO-07-759 June 2007 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-759, a report to Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee ... |
| Date May 17, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-578 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2007 Report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Greater Synergies Possible for DOD’s Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Systems GAO-07-578 May 2007 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-578, a report to the Subcommittee on Air and La... |
| Date April 2, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-415 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
April 2007 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives TACTICAL AIRCRAFT DOD Needs a Joint and Integrated Investment Strategy GAO-07-415 April 2007 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-415, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on... |
| Date March 15, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-360 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2007 Report to Congressional Committees JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Progress Made and Challenges Remain GAO-07-360 March 2007 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER Highlights
Highlights of GAO-07-360, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability Progress Made and Challenges Remain Why GAO Did This Study
The Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) pr... |
| Date March 7, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-566T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 3:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, March 7, 2007 Testimony Before the House Committee on Armed Services, Air and Land Forces Subcommittee DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Issues Concerning Airlift and Tanker Programs
Statement of William M. Solis, Director Defense Capabilities and Management Issues and Michael J. Sullivan, Director A... |
| Date March 6, 2007 |
Report No. GAO-07-367R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 March 6, 2007 Congressional Committees Subject: Defense Acquisitions: Air Force Decision to Include a Passenger and Cargo Capability in Its Replacement Refueling Aircraft Was Made without Required Analyses The United States Air Force has described aerial refueling as a key capability supporting the National Security Strategy and m... |
| Date July 25, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-991T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Tuesday, July 25, 2006 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Airland, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Questions Concerning the F-22A’s Business Case
Statement of David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States GAO-06-991T July 25, 2006 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Highlig... |
| Date June 20, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-455R |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office Washington, DC 20548 June 20, 2006 The Honorable C.W. Bill Young Chairman Subcommittee on Defense Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Tactical Aircraft: DOD Should Present a New F-22A Business Case before Making Further Investments Dear Mr. Chairman: The F-22A is the Air Force’s next generation air superiority1 fighter airc... |
| Date May 19, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-593 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
May 2006 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Better Acquisition Strategy Needed for Successful Development of the Army’s Warrior Unmanned Aircraft System GAO-06-593 May 2006 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-593, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Accountability Int... |
| Date April 6, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-610T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, April 6, 2006 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Improved Planning and Acquisition Strategies Can Help Address Operational Challenges
Statement of Sharon Pickup Director, Defen... |
| Date March 28, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-523T |
Title
GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m. EST Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Testimony before the Subcommittee on AirLand, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Recapitalization Goals Are Not Supported by Knowledge-Based F-22A and JSF Business Cases
Statement of Michael Sullivan, Director Acquisition and Sourcing Management GAO-06-523T March 2006 TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Highlights
... |
| Date March 16, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-487T |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:00 p.m. EST Thursday, March 16, 2006 Testimony before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives TACTICAL AIRCRAFT Recapitalization Goals Are Not Supported by Knowledge-Based F-22A and JSF Business Cases
Statement of Michael Sullivan, Director Acquis... |
| 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 15, 2006 |
Report No. GAO-06-447 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
March 2006 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS New DOD Programs Can Learn from Past Efforts to Craft Better and Less Risky Acquisition Strategies GAO-06-447 March 2006 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-447, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Accountability I... |
| Date Dec. 13, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-49 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
December 2005 Report to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS DOD Needs to More Effectively Promote Interoperability and Improve Performance Assessments GAO-06-49 a December 2005 Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-49, a report to the Subcommittee on Tactical A... |
| Date Oct. 25, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-06-141 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
October 2005 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY READINESS DOD Needs to Identify and Address Gaps and Potential Risks in Program Strategies and Funding Priorities for Selected Equipment GAO-06-141 a October 2005 MILITARY READINESS Highlights
Highlights of GAO-06-141, a report to congressional committees Accountability Integrity Reliability... |
| Date Sept. 29, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-819 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to the Secretary of Defense DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION Air Mobility Command Needs to Collect and Analyze Better Data to Assess Aircraft Utilization GAO-05-819 a September 2005 DEFENSE TRANSPORTATION Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-819, a report to the Secretary of Defense Accountability Integrity Reliability Air Mobility Command ... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2005 |
Report No. GAO-05-957 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
September 2005 Report to the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE PROCUREMENT Air Force Did Not Fully Evaluate Options in Waiving Berry Amendment for Selected Aircraft GAO-05-957 September 2005 DEFENSE PROCUREMENT Highlights
Highlights of GAO-05-957, a report to the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives Acc... |
