Army Lt. Gen. Steven Blum, NGB Chief, told a Congressional task force Wednesday (see above) that he believes the National Defense Enhancement and National Guard Empowerment Act of 2006 would address problems with the official structure of the Guard’s relationship to the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security. While both departments have made adaptations, he said, those adaptations have not been finalized on paper. “Gaps clearly exist,” he said. Blum characterized the Guard’s relationship with Homeland Security as “very informal”—he feels the relationship should be much closer.
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.