Defense Acquisitions: Risks Posed by DOD's New Space Systems Acquisition Policy

Abstract

On November 18, 2003, we testified before Congress on the Department of Defense's (DOD) new acquisition policy for space systems. The new acquisition policy, issued in October 2003, sets the stage for decision making for DOD's investment in space systems, which currently stands at more than $18 billion annually and is expected to grow considerably over the next decade. Congress requested that we provide additional comments on several issues relating to the new policy and other space acquisition issues.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 29, 2004
Accession Number
AD1157889

Entities

People

  • Robert E. Levin

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accounting
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Best Practices
  • Business Administration
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Cost Estimates
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Governments
  • Product Development
  • Reconnaissance Satellites
  • Software Development
  • Space Systems
  • Systems Engineering
  • Weapon Systems

Readers

  • Ballistic Missile Meteorology
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting

Technology Areas

  • Space