Auditors recommend acquisition oversight mechanisms for possible Patriot shortfalls

By Connie Lee / August 29, 2016 at 1:49 PM
To accommodate for shortfalls that may be found as the Army continues to upgrade its Patriot radar system, government auditors are recommending the service adopt additional oversight mechanisms. In a report publicly released Aug. 25, the Government Accountability Office points out that the Army has spent $1.1 billion since 2012 and plans to spend another $1.8 billion over the next five years on the upgrades along with a long-term radar solution. The improvements are intended to bolster system performance and...

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