Missile Defense: Schedule for Navy Theater Wide Program Should Be Revised to Reduce Risk
NSIAD-00-121
Published: May 31, 2000. Publicly Released: Jun 07, 2000.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Navy Theater Wide system, focusing on: (1) how the additional funding provided by Congress for the program in fiscal years (FY) 1997 through 1999 was used; and (2) whether significant risks to the program remain.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | To reduce the risk of producing unproven missiles, the Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Navy to revise the proposed funding profile and test schedule for the Navy Theater Wide program to ensure that the Navy conducts initial operational testing before producing most of the Block I missiles. |
Closed – Not Implemented
DOD has significantly restructured this program as part of its Ballistic Missile Defense System. The recommendation is no longer relevant.
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Air defense systemsBallistic missilesCost overrunsDefense capabilitiesNaval procurementOperational testingWeapons systemsU.S. NavyMissilesMilitary forces