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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: More Testing Needed Before Production of Short-Range System

NSIAD-92-311 Published: Sep 04, 1992. Publicly Released: Sep 09, 1992.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Short-Range Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) program to determine whether: (1) it represents a valid joint-service effort that will minimize duplication among UAV programs; and (2) test results justify the imminent commitment to system production.

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Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should require that limited production be deferred until realistic operational testing provides reasonable assurance that the system will perform satisfactorily.
Closed – Not Implemented
DOD disagreed with the recommendation and authorized limited production without the recommended testing. GAO is conducting a followup review of test results to determine whether production should be minimized pending completion of testing.

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