Tactical Aircraft: Recapitalization Goals Are Not Supported by Knowledge-Based F-22A and JSF Business Cases

Abstract

The Department of Defense's (DOD) F-22A and Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) programs aim to replace many of the Departments aging tactical fighter aircraft--many of which have been in DOD's inventory for more than 20 years. Together, the F-22A and JSF programs represent a significant investment for DOD--currently estimated at almost $320 billion. GAO has reported on the poor outcomes in DOD's acquisitions of tactical aircraft and other major weapon systems. Cost and schedule overruns have diminished DOD's buying power and delayed the delivery of needed capabilities to the warfighter. Last year, GAO testified that weaknesses in the F-22A and JSF programs raised questions as to whether DOD's overarching tactical aircraft recapitalization goals were achievable. At the request of this Subcommittee, GAO is providing updated testimony on (1) the extent to which the current F-22A and JSF business cases are executable, (2) the current status of DODs tactical aircraft recapitalization efforts, and (3) potential options for recapitalizing the air forces as DOD moves forward with its tactical aircraft recapitalization efforts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 16, 2006
Accession Number
AD1170717

Entities

People

  • Michael Sullivan

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Defense
  • Air Force
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircrafts
  • Airframes
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fighter Aircraft
  • Governments
  • Military Acquisition
  • Procurement
  • Production
  • Tactical Aircraft
  • United States Government
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Government Contracting/Procurement.
  • Military Engineering.