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1 online resource (iii, 90 pages) : color illustrations, maps, color photographs |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"September 2023." |
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"GAO-23-105341." |
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In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Catalog and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- F-35 depot standup has made progress but remains behind schedule and faces several challenges -- F-35 organizational-level maintenance challenges reduce aircraft readiness -- DOD does not have a clear pathway to transition to more government sustainment -- Conclusions -- Recommendations for executive action -- Agency comments -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
The F-35 aircraft, with its advanced capabilities, represents a growing portion of DOD's tactical aviation fleet--with about 450 of the aircraft fielded. DOD plans to procure nearly 2,500 F-35s at an estimated life cycle cost of the program exceeding $1.7 trillion. Of this amount, $1.3 trillion are associated with operating and sustaining the aircraft. This report, among other things, assesses the extent to which (1) challenges exist with F-35 depot and organizational-level maintenance, and (2) DOD has determined its desired mix of government and contractor sustainment support for the future. GAO is making seven recommendations to DOD, including reassessing F-35 sustainment elements to determine government and contractor responsibility and any required technical data, and making final decisions on changes to F-35 sustainment to address performance and affordability. |
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Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover page (GAO, viewed September 24, 2023). |
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United States. Department of Defense -- Weapons systems -- Maintenance and repair -- Management.
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United States. Department of Defense -- Weapons systems -- Maintenance and repair -- Planning.
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United States. Department of Defense
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F-35 (Military aircraft) -- Cost of operation.
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F-35 (Military aircraft) -- Operational readiness.
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F-35 (Military aircraft) -- Maintenance and repair -- Management.
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United States -- Armed Forces -- Operational readiness.
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F-35 (Avion militaire) -- Frais d'exploitation.
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F-35 (Avion militaire) -- État de préparation opérationnelle.
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F-35 (Avion militaire) -- Entretien et réparations -- Gestion.
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Armed Forces -- Operational readiness
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United States
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F-35 aircraft: Department of Defense and the military services need to reassess the future sustainment strategy |
| Running Title |
GAO-23-105341 F-35 aircraft |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-23-105341 |
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