Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: DOD's Demonstration Approach Has Improved Project Outcomes
NSIAD-99-33
Published: Aug 30, 1999. Publicly Released: Aug 30, 1999.
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GAO reviewed the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) projects to determine whether the Department of Defense's (DOD) strategy of conducting Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations (ACTD) before developing and producing UAVs provides an improved knowledge base for making acquisition decisions.
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Best practicesCost effectiveness analysisDefense capabilitiesDefense cost controlDefense procurementMilitary aircraftMilitary research and developmentOperational testingUnmanned aerial systemsU.S. Army