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Combat Air Power: Joint Mission Assessments Could Enhance Investment Decisions

T-NSIAD-97-105 Published: Mar 05, 1997. Publicly Released: Mar 05, 1997.
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GAO discussed the combat air power capabilities of the United States, focusing on: (1) joint warfighting requirements; (2) the aggregate capabilities of U.S. combat air power forces to meet those requirements; and (3) the Department of Defense's (DOD) efforts to place greater emphasis on joint considerations in program and budget decisions.

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Air defense systemsAir warfareCombat readinessDefense capabilitiesDefense economic analysisDefense procurementFighter aircraftMilitary inventoriesTactical air forcesWeapons systemsAttack aircraft