Navy, GAO, and Marine Corps Address Safety Concerns in Joint V-22 Program

A US Navy-led review and a Government Accountability Office report have highlighted long-standing technical, procedural, and organizational weaknesses in the V-22 Osprey joint program. The reviews warn of ‘catastrophic’ safety risks unless corrective actions are accelerated. The fleet has suffered 12 Class A flight mishaps, resulting in the loss of four aircraft and 20 service members. The Navy and GAO have implemented restrictions and enhanced maintenance controls, but permanent hardware fixes remain years away. The reports follow months of congressional scrutiny and a fleet-wide pause in December 2024.