The Air Force has shelled out about $400,000 for claims submitted by New Jersey residents affected by the fire started by a New Jersey Air National Guard F-16 on a May 15 training mission over the Warren Grove Gunnery Range. The Courier-Post reports also that the service still has more than 500 claims still pending. The Air Force acknowledged that a flare dropped by the F-16 was the culprit, but it is still investigating the incident. Members of the New Jersey Congressional delegation met with service officials on May 21 to demand “specific changes” following this latest in a string of incidents.
Competitors Not Picked for CCA Look Forward to Increment 2
April 25, 2024
While none of the major aircraft contractors were selected to develop the Collaborative Combat Aircraft, all three say they are seeking further autonomous aircraft work for the Navy, foreign partners, or in the classified arena, and maybe future versions of the CCA itself.