Lt. Gen. David Deptula, USAF’s intelligence-surveillance-reconnaissance boss, told Washington-based defense reporters Thursday he wants to ensure that the Air Force’s ISR community is involved in developing the concept of operations for space radar. “The system is still in the concept development phase with respect to how we’re actually going to use it,” he explained. According to Deptula, space radar, with its “superb resolution,” will be unique because of its capability as well as capacity for delivering what is needed to the operational and intelligence communities. The radar also will be specifically beneficial because of its ability to provide surveillance coverage of an enormous area and its “rapid re-visit times,” he added. Despite the system’s obvious potential, some lawmakers believe the program is beyond repair at this point, prompting a call for termination.
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.