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KC-46A Tanker Program Faces Challenging 12 Months Due To Software, GAO Says

Pat Host

Thursday, April 10th, 2014

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KC-46A Tanker Program Faces Challenging 12 Months Due To Software, GAO Says

A rendering of the KC-46A. Boeing image.

The next year will be critical for the Air Force’s KC-46A aerial refueling tanker program as it enters a challenging software phase, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). GAO said in a report released Thursday the Air Force and prime contractor Boeing [BA], in the next 12 months, must complete software development and verify the software works as intended. Software problem reports are increasing and Boeing could have difficulty completing all testing if more retests are needed than expected,…

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