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Strategic Bombers: B-2 Program Status and Current Issues

NSIAD-90-120 Published: Feb 22, 1990. Publicly Released: Feb 22, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the B-2 Aircraft program, focusing on: (1) cost increases; (2) funding assumptions; (3) program schedule changes; (4) manufacturing problems; and (5) the flight test program.

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Matter for Congressional Consideration

Matter Status Comments
Congress may wish to require the Secretary of Defense to provide an analysis of alternative acquisition plans for the B-2 program, including various annual funding levels. This analysis would provide Congress with information on options for future funding decisions and their related impact on B-2 cost and schedule.
Closed – Implemented
The House Armed Services Committee directed the agency, by letter dated March 9, 1990, to provide an analysis of alternative acquisition plans. Depending upon the outcome of the actions taken, an accomplishment report may be prepared.

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Weapons systemsAir defense systemsAir Force procurementAircraft researchBomber aircraftConcurrencyCost analysisCost overrunsFuture budget projectionsTesting