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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Highlights
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 |
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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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