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1 online resource (iv, 118 pages) : color illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"April 2013." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
Since 2002 MDA has spent approximately $90 billion to provide protection from enemy ballistic missiles by developing battle management systems, sensors that identify incoming threats, and missiles to intercept them. MDA plans to spend about $8 billion per year through 2017. For nearly a decade, we have reported on MDA's progress and challenges in developing and fielding the Ballistic Missile Defense System. GAO is mandated by law to assess the extent to which MDA has achieved its acquisition goals and objectives, as reported through acquisition baselines. This report examines the agency's progress and remaining challenges in (1) selecting new programs in which to invest; (2) putting programs on a sound development path; (3) establishing baselines that support oversight; and (4) developing and deploying U.S. missile defense in Europe for defense of Europe and the United States. To do this, GAO examined MDA's acquisition reports, analyzed baselines reported over several years to discern progress, and interviewed a wide range of DOD and MDA officials. GAO makes four recommendations to DOD to ensure MDA (1) fully assesses alternatives before selecting investments, (2) takes steps to reduce the risk that unproven target missiles can disrupt key tests, (3) reports full program costs, and (4) stabilizes acquisition baselines. DOD concurred with two recommendations and partially concurred with two, stating the decision to perform target risk reduction flight tests should be weighed against other programmatic factors and that its current forum for reporting MDA program costs should not include non-MDA funding. GAO continues to believe the recommendations are valid as discussed in this report. |
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"GAO-13-432." |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover page (GAO, viewed June 10, 2013). |
Subject |
United States. Missile Defense Agency -- Procurement -- Management -- Evaluation.
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Ballistic missile defenses -- United States.
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Added Author |
Chaplain, Cristina T.
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Added Title |
Opportunity to refocus on strengthening acquisition management |
Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-13-432 |
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