Ballistic Missile Defense: Computation of Number of Patriot PAC-3 Interceptors Needed Is Flawed: NSIAD-95-45 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781287234463)

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Ballistic Missile Defense Organization's (BMDO) planned production of 1,200 Patriot Advanced Capability-Three (PAC-3) interceptors, focusing on the: (1) determination of the number of interceptors needed; and (2) affordability of the interceptors.
GAO found that: (1) the actual number of PAC-3 interceptors needed is uncertain; (2) the Department of Defense (DOD) used inaccurate assumptions and made mathematical errors in its affordability analysis; (3) if the estimated quantity is greater than 1,200 PAC-3 interceptors, the program could be underfunded by between $700 million and $3.4 billion; and (4) to avoid spending on programs that may require more funding than is available, DOD must determine the number of interceptors needed and adjust its program within budget constraints.

Author: U. S. Government Accountability Office (
ISBN-10: 1287234461
ISBN-13: 9781287234463
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 07/23/2013
Pages: 34
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.07d