F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Continued Oversight Needed As Program Plans to Begin Development of New Capabilities |
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| Author:
| Sullivan, Michael J. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4578-7316-4 |
| Publication Date: | May 2016 |
| Publisher: | DIANE Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $20.00 |
Book Description:
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With estimated acquisition costs of nearly $400 billion, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter -- also known as the Lightning II -- aircraft is the Department of Defense's (DOD's) most costly and ambitious acquisition program. Since 2001, GAO has reported extensively on the F-35 program's cost, schedule, and performance problems. The program plans to begin increasing production rates over the next few years. This report assesses program (1) affordability, remaining development, and ongoing...
More DescriptionWith estimated acquisition costs of nearly $400 billion, the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter -- also known as the Lightning II -- aircraft is the Department of Defense's (DOD's) most costly and ambitious acquisition program. Since 2001, GAO has reported extensively on the F-35 program's cost, schedule, and performance problems. The program plans to begin increasing production rates over the next few years. This report assesses program (1) affordability, remaining development, and ongoing manufacturing; and (2) future modernization and procurement plans. Includes recommendations. Tables and figures. This is a print on demand report.