The British Sting Ray Torpedo: Information Should be Obtained to Determine Potential Benefits to U.S. Antisubmarine Warfare Programs.

Abstract

Under the Department of Defense (DOD) Major Weapon Systems Acquisition Policy, all available system alternatives--including foreign options--are to be considered at major decision milestones. At milestone I of the acquisition process, one or more alternatives are selected for competitive demonstration and validation. In preparation for ALWT's milestone I, in July 1979 the Navy reviewed the Sting Ray as an alternative to the proposed ALWT. The Sting Ray was rejected after the Navy analyzed available operational requirements data and concluded that its performance goals would not meet ALWT requirements. This remains the official U.S. Navy position.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 14, 1981
Accession Number
ADA106896

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Acquisition
  • Antisubmarine Warfare
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Counter Countermeasures
  • Countermeasures
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Fish
  • Information Exchange
  • Lightweight
  • Navy
  • Procurement
  • Terminal Homing
  • United States
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies