Electronic Warfare: Reliable Equipment Needed to Test Air Force's Electronic Warfare Systems
NSIAD-89-137
Published: Aug 11, 1989. Publicly Released: Sep 21, 1989.
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Highlights
In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Air Force's ability to detect faulty components and system malfunctions in electronic warfare systems to perform needed repairs, focusing on major radar warning receivers, jammers, and test equipment planned for use in Air Force tactical aircraft.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should take steps to ensure that proven diagnostic equipment is deployed simultaneously with electronic warfare systems so that the systems can be effectively maintained by Air Force personnel. |
Closed – Not Implemented
After 18 months, the Department of Defense (DOD) responded to this recommendation, indicating that the Air Force took no action. The Air Force maintains that improved system reliability has decreased the maintenance burden so that electronic warfare systems can be maintained. Information was reported to the House Government Operations Committee in a subsequent report on the issue in July 1991.
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Air defense systemsAir Force procurementAircraft componentsCombat readinessElectronic warfareFighter aircraftNoncomplianceProgram managementTest equipmentWarning systems