Strategic Defense Initiative:
Funding Needs Through Completion of Phase I System
NSIAD-90-79FS: Published: Jan 29, 1990. Publicly Released: Feb 12, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Strategic Defense Initiative Organization's (SDIO) funding requirements through completion of phase I of the Strategic Defense Initiative and for research and other programs not part of phase I.
GAO found that SDIO estimated that beginning in 1990, it would need $87 billion to complete phase I development and deployment, $10.1 billion for operations and support, and $26.4 billion to fund other research and development through 1994.
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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