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Node A6 · Acronym decoder

FRP

Full-Rate Production

What it actually means

The production phase entered after initial operational test shows the system works: manufacturing at the economic rate the program planned around. The full-rate production decision is the government's last big commitment gate — after it, the program is buying in quantity and unit-cost math dominates.

Where you'll meet it

Milestone C aftermath and production decision reviews.

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