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MASAD-81-43 1 (1981-09-14)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabcjz0001 and id is 1 raw text is: • N,. - ,,o UNITED STATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE (, i$4 .. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20548 MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACOUISITION DIVISION B-204661 SEPTEMBER 14, 1981 The Honorable Caspar W. Weinberger The Secretary of Defense 116344 Attention: Assistant for Audit Reports Dear Mr. Secretary: Subject: The British Sting Ray Torpedo: Information Should be Obtained to Determine Potential Benefits to U.S. Antisubmarine Warfare Programs (MASAD-81-43) We examined issues surrounding the Navy's consideration of the British Sting Ray Torpedo as a possible alternative to the Advanced Lightweight Torpedo (ALWT). We also addressed the application of Sting Ray or its technology to ALWT, the MK-46 Mod 5 (NEARTIP) lightweight torpedo, and the antisubmarine warfare/ standoff weapon (ASW/SOW) programs. During our discussions with both British and U.S. officials, we observed apparent misconceptions about each others' systems. Our primary concern was whether the lack of a complete technical information exchange on the lightweight torpedoes had resulted in the Navy's less than full understanding of the Sting Ray's potential capabilities. We were also concerned about the possible use of Sting Ray or its technology as an alternative to ALWT and the other ASW weapons. At the time of our work, the Navy did not have adequate information and technical documentation needed to make a thorough evaluation of Sting Ray's application, in all or part, to ALWT, NEARTIP, and ASW/SOW. In recent months, progress has been made to alleviate this problem, but continued high-level involvement appears critical if additional progress is to be made. Our review started in March 1981 and was limited to activities which took place after the July 1979 Defense Systems Acquisition Review Council milestone I recommendation to begin development of ALWT. We did not perform a detailed analysis of individual torpedo costs or capabilities nor look into the political overtones which accompany international trade or offset purchase. (951608)

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