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Congress Confronts Osprey Safety Gaps as GAO Reports Higher Mishap Rates, Low Readiness

Program leaders pointed to gearbox fixes plus a 2027 redesign as the route to restoring availability.

Navy and GAO Reviews Warn V-22 Osprey Faces Ongoing ‘Catastrophic’ Risks Despite Controls

GAO and Navy Reports Cite Years of V-22 Safety Failures as Accidents Surge