Major weapon system costs rose $37 billion over past two years: GAO
The watchdog's report is unsparing in outlining the cost increases and schedule delays for a majority of Defense Department programs.
Source: breakingdefense.com
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Army 'encouraged' by IVAS test despite 'challenges,' FLRAA decision may come in October
"I think there's further work to do to improve the system. But we saw a lot of positive things as a test," the Army's top acquisition official said of IVAS, before separately noting a potential delay in a major future helicopter program contract.
Source: breakingdefense.com
Wormuth pushes back on scathing IG report on Army's IVAS goggle program
"I think it was just a bit of an over characterization by the Inspector General on that particular point," said Army Secretary Christine Wormuth, after the IG questioned the basis of the $21 billion program.
Source: breakingdefense.com
Army could be 'wasting' $22B if soldiers don't like IVAS: Inspector General
The program already experienced glitches, but Pentagon IG sees a much bigger problem, even if Army officials vehemently disagree.
Source: breakingdefense.com
Army wants $462M for IVAS, among $12.6B for 'signature' modernization programs
While the world waits for the Army's full budget picture, service officials provided some details on the funding profile for Future Vertical Lift, IVAS and the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle.
Source: breakingdefense.com