Defense Acquisition: Fleet Ballistic Missile Program Offers Lessons for Successful Programs

NSIAD-90-160 Published: Sep 06, 1990. Publicly Released: Oct 09, 1990.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Navy's management of its Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program, focusing on program management features that contributed to the program's success.

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National Defense

Weapons systemsBallistic missilesComparative analysisDefense cost controlDefense procurementMilitary vesselsNaval procurementNuclear armed submarinesProcurement practicesProgram management