Army Budget:
Potential Reductions to M1 Tank and Bradley Fighting Vehicle Budgets
NSIAD-87-169BR: Published: Aug 6, 1987. Publicly Released: Aug 6, 1987.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's fiscal year (FY) 1988 budget request for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the M-1 Tank.
GAO identified potential program reductions of $81.8 million for FY 1988, $84.7 million for FY 1987, and $31.6 million for FY 1986 by updating the Army's estimates and using more current contract information. GAO noted that, if the Army decides not to improve the Bradley's survivability, there will be an additional potential reduction of $159.8 million. Army officials noted that, because they had already reduced the quantities of vehicles they requested, they could use the potential reductions to buy additional M-1 tanks and Bradleys.
Oct 11, 2018
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DOD Should Take Actions to Achieve Further EfficienciesGAO-19-71: Published: Oct 11, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 11, 2018.
Oct 10, 2018
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Air Force Readiness:
Actions Needed to Rebuild Readiness and Prepare for the FutureGAO-19-120T: Published: Oct 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 10, 2018.
Oct 9, 2018
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Weapon Systems Cybersecurity:
DOD Just Beginning to Grapple with Scale of VulnerabilitiesGAO-19-128: Published: Oct 9, 2018. Publicly Released: Oct 9, 2018.
Sep 24, 2018
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Defense Efficiency Initiatives:
Observations on DOD's Reported Reductions to Its Headquarters and Administrative ActivitiesGAO-18-688R: Published: Sep 24, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 24, 2018.
Sep 20, 2018
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Biological Select Agents and Toxins:
Actions Needed to Improve Management of DOD's Biosafety and Biosecurity ProgramGAO-18-422: Published: Sep 20, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 20, 2018.
Sep 10, 2018
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Weapon System Sustainment:
Selected Air Force and Navy Aircraft Generally Have Not Met Availability Goals, and DOD and Navy Guidance Need to Be ClarifiedGAO-18-678: Published: Sep 10, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 2018.
Sep 6, 2018
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Defense Management:
DOD Needs to Address Inefficiencies and Implement Reform across Its Defense Agencies and DOD Field ActivitiesGAO-18-592: Published: Sep 6, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 6, 2018.
Sep 5, 2018
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Military Education:
Reporting Requirements on Air Force Enlisted Personnel Attending Officer TrainingGAO-18-649R: Published: Sep 5, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 5, 2018.
Sep 4, 2018
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DEFENSE INFRASTRUCTURE:
Guidance Needed to Develop Metrics and Implement Cybersecurity Requirements for Utilities Privatization ContractsGAO-18-558: Published: Sep 4, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 4, 2018. -
Defense Logistics:
DOD Needs to Improve Budget Estimates and Accuracy of Forecasts for Airlift ServicesGAO-18-557: Published: Sep 4, 2018. Publicly Released: Sep 4, 2018.
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