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Navy Torpedo Program: MK-48 ADCAP Propulsion System Upgrade Not Needed

NSIAD-92-191 Published: Sep 10, 1992. Publicly Released: Sep 10, 1992.
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Highlights

GAO reviewed the Navy's MK-48 Advanced Capability (ADCAP) torpedo propulsion system upgrade program, focusing on whether the: (1) Navy needs an upgraded propulsion system; (2) upgrade would meet Navy noise reduction requirements; and (3) Navy is conducting research in alternative noise reduction technology.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Navy to terminate the MK-48 advanced capability propulsion system upgrade program.
Closed – Not Implemented
DOD continues to disagree that the program upgrade is not needed. GAO has issued another report making a similar recommendation (NSIAD-95-104).

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