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Accession Number:
AD1157890
Title:
Satellite Communications: Strategic Approach Needed for DoD's Procurement of Commercial Satellite Bandwidth
Report Date:
2003-12-01
Abstract:
In recent years, the Department of Defense (DOD) has come to rely more heavily on commercial satellite communications to plan and support operations and move toward a network-centric warfare environment. DOD acquires commercial satellite bandwidth services to support a variety of critical missions such as surveillance performed by unmanned aerial vehicles. GAO was asked to assess (1) whether DOD's process for acquiring these services is fair to vendors and providers, (2) whether the process meets users' needs, and (3) whether spending on these services is managed effectively and efficiently.
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Conference:
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Pages:
39
File Size:
0.83MB
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Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release
