The undetermined operation and sustainment costs of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles are likely to pose budgetary challenges for the Army, which will have to account for MRAPs as it works to fund key programs like Future Combat Systems and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. While GAO says MRAP vehicles have "provided an urgently needed operational capability," it warns that the Defense Department may face difficulties in sustaining and financially supporting the...
