Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Hunter System Is Not Appropriate for Navy Fleet Use
NSIAD-96-2
Published: Dec 01, 1995. Publicly Released: Dec 01, 1995.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed the Navy's Joint Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) program, focusing on the development of a shipboard variant of the Hunter UAV for the Navy's use.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected Sort descending | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should stop all acquisitions of shipboard variants of the Hunter UAV System until the Navy: (1) allows fleet commanders to complete their assessments of shipboard UAV requirements; (2) resolves the issue of whether Hunter will meet those requirements; and (3) determines whether fleet commanders will use Hunter if Navy acquisition officials procure it. |
Closed – Implemented
DOD has cancelled the Hunter Program.
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Air defense systemsCombat readinessMilitary aircraftMilitary procurementNaval warfareSystems evaluationTestingWeapons systemsUnmanned aerial systemsU.S. Navy