Tactical Aircraft: F/A-22 and JSF Acquisition Plans and Implications for Tactical Aircraft Modernization
GAO-05-519T
Published: Apr 06, 2005. Publicly Released: Apr 06, 2005.
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The F/A-22 Raptor and Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)--two of the Department of Defense's (DOD) major tactical aircraft fighter programs--are intended to replace aging tactical fighter aircraft with highly advanced, stealthy aircraft. The two programs combined have a potential future investment of more than $240 billion. This testimony highlights key concerns in the F/A-22 and JSF programs and discusses the implications on DOD's overall investment strategy for modernizing its tactical fixed-wing aircraft. Last month, GAO issued comprehensive reports on the numerous setbacks these programs have experienced since they were initiated and their effect on the F/A- 22 and JSF business cases.
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Air defense systemsCost overrunsDefense capabilitiesDefense procurementInvestment planningHomeland securityProgram evaluationRisk managementStrategic planningSchedule slippagesMilitary aircraftCost analysisProgram goals or objectivesProgram costs