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Accession Number:

AD1157709

Title:

F-35 Aircraft Sustainment: DoD Needs to Address Challenges Affecting Readiness and Cost Transparency

Author(s):

• Russell, Cary

Author Organization(s):

• United States Government Accountability Office

Report Date:

2017-10-26

Abstract:

The Department of Defense (DOD) is sustaining over 250 F-35 aircraft (F-35) and plans to triple the fleet by the end of 2021, but is facing sustainment challenges that are affecting warfighter readiness (see table). These challenges are largely the result of sustainment plans that do not fully include key requirements or aligned (timely and sufficient) funding. DOD is taking steps to address some challenges, but without more comprehensive plans and aligned funding, DOD risks being unable to fully leverage the F-35's capabilities and sustain a rapidly expanding fleet.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

59

File Size:

3.02MB

Contracts:

Grants:

Descriptors:

Identifiers:

• f-35 Aircraft
• Prime contractors
• Proprietary data
• Actual costs
• Depot maintenance
• Operating and support costs

SubjectCategory:

• Aviation Technology
• Behavioral and Social Sciences
• Military Sciences

Communities of Interest:

• Human Systems

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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