Electronic Warfare: Early Production of Tacit Rainbow Missile Not Warranted
NSIAD-91-71
Published: Mar 08, 1991. Publicly Released: Mar 20, 1991.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Tacit Rainbow Missile Program to determine whether the system met the Air Force's criteria for beginning a preproduction verification phase.
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Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| At the time of the Secretary of Defense's decision to cancel the program, $84 million in unobligated procurement funds were available. Congress may wish to consider directing the Air Force to determine funding required to terminate the program. The remaining funds could be rescinded or reprogrammed to meet other needs. |
Closed – Implemented
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The DOD contact stated that all Tacit Rainbow funding not needed for program termination has been rescinded by Congress or reprogrammed by DOD. The accomplishment report totalled $316.1 million. |
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