Accession Number:

AD1151985

Title:

F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: Development Is Nearly Complete, but Deficiencies Found in Testing Need to Be Resolved

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Congressional Report]

Corporate Author:

GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Sullivan, Michael J.
• Jaynes, Justin
• Baker, Jennifer
• Bond, Emily
• Crosby, Matthew T.
• Cunningham, Desire E.
• Fish, Laurier R.
• Hassinger, Kristine R.
• Johnson, Helena
• Richey, Karen
• Tran, Hai
• Vaught, Nathaniel
• Wilson, Robin M.

Report Date:

2018-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

55

Abstract:

In 2019, DOD will decide whether to enter full-rate production for the F-35 aircraft, the most expensive and ambitious weapon acquisition program in U.S. military history. DOD has already requested the 9.8 billion it will need for 2019, and it will continue to request more over the next two decades - about 10.4 billion annually. However, the F-35 is just one program in DODs vast acquisition portfolio, raising questions about its long-term affordability.

Descriptors:

• test and evaluation
• fighter aircraft
• tanker aircraft
• airframes
• aircrafts
• congress
• logistics
• national security
• air force
• supply chain
• procurement
• short takeoff aircraft
• united states government
• contracts
• refueling in flight
• risk analysis
• contractors

Subject Categories:

• Attack and Fighter Aircraft
• Administration and Management
• Economics and Cost Analysis

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]