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Embedded Computer Systems: Defense Does Not Know How Much It Spends on Software

IMTEC-92-62BR Published: Jul 06, 1992. Publicly Released: Aug 08, 1992.
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GAO provided information on: (1) whether the Department of Defense (DOD) knows the costs of embedded software in weapons systems; and (2) DOD efforts to track and reduce embedded software costs.

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Air defense systemsAircraft componentsAircraft industrySoftwareDefense cost controlDefense operationsEmbedded computer systemsMissilesReporting requirementsWeapons systems