GAO: Lack of Army Aviation Development Programs May Lead to Capability Gaps

By Kate Brannen / September 28, 2009 at 5:00 AM
The Army's lack of successful new aviation development programs may lead to future capability gaps, the Government Accountability Office warns in a new report. GAO also notes that despite the lack of development programs, Army aviation spending has increased significantly over the last few years, suggesting that greater funding is unlikely to be the solution to cost and technical problems. GAO conducted the review, released today, at the request of the House Armed Services air and land forces subcommittee, which...

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