USAF: KC-46A Tankers Face Six Serious Problems to Address
According to a US Air Force official, the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft still has six “category one” deficiencies.
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Modernisation
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GAO Questions Cost Growth and Modernisation Decisions
GAO criticises the F-35 aircraft for the late delivery and high programme cost.
Navy / Maritime
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GAO: Navy’s Ships Suffer Continuous Breakdowns and Failures
GAO report states that the Navy’s sustainment challenges have worsened across the ship classes. Similarly, the cost per sailing hour has also increased.
Air
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Sikorsky Protests US Army’s FLRAA Decision at GAO
Sikorsky has filed a formal protest with the GAO, requesting that the US Army reconsider its decision to award the FLRAA contract to Bell-Textron.
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Bilateral Relations
GAO: The Cost of Removing Turkey from F-35: $108 million
The U.S. GAO examined the cost of the JSF program. The office claims that removing Turkey and establishing alternative suppliers will cost $108 million.
