Electronic Warfare: Faulty Test Equipment Impairs Navy Readiness

NSIAD-91-205 Published: Jul 08, 1991. Publicly Released: Aug 08, 1991.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed problems the Navy encountered in maintaining its electronic warfare systems.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected	Recommendation	Status
Department of Defense	The Secretary of Defense should ensure that the Navy deploys proven test equipment with electronic warfare systems so that they can be effectively maintained.	Closed – Implemented DOD concurred with this recommendation, but stated that the Navy is already pursuing specific initiatives that will enhance the testing of support equipment and provide for a more cost-effective approach to overall system support.

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Topics

National Defense

Air defense systemsAircraft componentsCombat readinessElectronic warfareFighter aircraftNaval aircraftNaval procurementNoncomplianceTest equipmentWarning systems