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Missile Development: Development Status of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile

NSIAD-87-168 Published: Aug 14, 1987. Publicly Released: Aug 14, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the status of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile at the low-rate and full-rate production milestones, focusing on: (1) design stability; (2) test adequacy; and (3) the accuracy of the cost estimate for 17,000 Air Force missiles.

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Air defense systemsAir Force procurementCost analysisDefense appropriationsMilitary cost controlMissilesOperational testingResearch and development costsStandardsWeapons research and development