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Need To Examine ALR-74 Radar Warning Receiver Program Schedule

MASAD-82-23 Published: Mar 10, 1982. Publicly Released: Mar 10, 1982.
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GAO reviewed the need to upgrade or replace radar warning receivers in tactical aircraft.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should direct the Air Force to examine the ALR-74 acquisition schedule to assure that risks of cost and schedule overruns will be minimal if the current acquisition schedule is maintained. If this assurance cannot be provided, then a revised acquisition schedule should be established that will permit timely incorporation of installation studies.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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Fighter aircraftProgram managementRadar equipmentWarning systemsMilitary forcesAircraft acquisition programAcquisitionAvionicsSystems acquisitionSpecifications