The Qalat Provincial Reconstruction Team hosted the first ever PRT vendor fair in Qalat, Afghanistan, reports Capt. Kevin Tuttle with the PRT. More than 40 contractors attended the fair, whose primary purpose was to reach new contractors in Zabul. The PRT hopes to encourage local contractors to help support and build-up their country and to provide services that are costly to import from overseas. “It’s cheaper and timelier to get it here in Qalat, and we’re trying to see if that possibility exists,” said PRT engineer Capt. Rockie Wilson.
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.