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Transcript for: Tactical Aircraft Investments

Description: Most of DOD's existing tactical aircraft first entered
service in the 1970s and 1980s and have exceeded their original service
lives. DOD is making significant development and procurement investments
but has not yet conducted integrated acquisition portfolio-level
analyses of its tactical aircraft platforms. GAO is recommending DOD
conduct such an analysis of its tactical aircraft investments, and
report on its findings to Congress.

Related GAO Works: GAO-23-106375.  Tactical Aircraft Investments: DOD
Needs Additional Portfolio Analysis to Inform Future Budget Decisions 

Released: December 2022
 
  The Department of Defense is upgrading its fleet of tactical aircraft.
Most of these fighter and attack planes purchased in the 1970s and 80s
have outlived their planned service lives. 
  
  Over the next five years, DOD is proposing to spend nearly $100
billion on major investments and changes to its tactical aircraft. This
includes modernizing aircraft, buying and developing new aircraft, and
retiring a significant number of aircraft. 
  
  We recommend that DOD analyze its portfolio of tactical aircraft
investments, and report on its findings to Congress. 
  
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For more info, check out our report GAO-23-106375 at: GAO.gov