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Accession Number:

AD1163976

Title:

Navy Unmanned Aerial Refueling System: Acquisition Addresses Validated Requirements and Reflects a Knowledge-Based Approach

Author(s):

• Sullivan, Michael J.
• Masters, Travis
• Bonner, Marvin E.
• Greifner, Laura
• Hassinger, Kristine
• Sun, Roxanna

Author Organization(s):

• GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WASHINGTON DC

Report Date:

2017-09-01

Abstract:

The Navy expects to invest almost $2.5 billion through fiscal year 2022 in the development of an unmanned aerial refueling system referred to as the MQ-25. The MQ-25 is the result of a restructure of the former Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike system.

Document Type:

Conference:

Journal:

Pages:

21

File Size:

0.70MB

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Grants:

Descriptors:

• congress
• unmanned aerial systems
• control systems
• test and evaluation
• fighter aircraft
• united states government
• carrier based aircraft
• unmanned aerial vehicles
• aircraft carriers
• cost estimates
• department of defense
• best practices
• house of representatives
• military acquisition
• product development
• refueling in flight
• acquisition

Identifiers:

• mq-25
• unmanned aerial refueling system

SubjectCategory:

• Aviation Technology
• Aviation Technology

Communities of Interest:

• Air Platforms

Distribution Statement:

Approved For Public Release

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