Defense Acquisitions: Sound Business Case Needed to Implement Missile Defense Agency's Targets Program

Abstract

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is likely to spend $460 million annually on missiles used as targets for flight tests. Executing these tests depends on the quality and availability of targets. Congress asked GAO to assess (1) if MDA is providing reliable targets; (2) the causes of any deficiencies; and (3) if resolutions exist for any problems identified. To do this, GAO analyzed acquisition policies and procedures; flight test data; and budget, program execution, and acquisition materials; and interviewed MDA and DOD officials.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA487073

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Ballistic Missiles
  • Commerce
  • Congress
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Estimates
  • Defense Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • House Of Representatives
  • Launch Vehicles
  • Military Acquisition
  • Procurement
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States Government

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