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Weapon Systems Annual Assessment: Knowledge Gaps Pose Risks to Sustaining Recent Positive Trends

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date April 25, 2018
Release Date April 25, 2018
Report No. GAO-18-360SP
Summary:

We report annually on the programs DOD uses to buy its 86 major weapon systems—which are worth $1.66 trillion. We looked at changes to DOD's weapon system portfolio since our 2017 report, including DOD's progress implementing purchasing reforms.

This year, the outlook is mixed. While newer defense weapon systems have done a better job of staying within budget estimates, many are proceeding without key pieces of knowledge essential to good cost and schedule outcomes. Does this indicate reforms might not be working the way Congress intended? Read more to find out.

Four images show a missile being launched, a Presidential Helicopter, Joint Strike Fighters, and an Air Force control system.

Four images show a missile being launched, a Presidential Helicopter, Joint Strike Fighters, and an Air Force control system.

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