Defense Secretary Ash Carter said he was frustrated and disappointed President Obama vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act, noting the budget “gridlock,” now and in recent years, does a disservice to the troops. “This is a source of uncertainty for them and their families that I think is unworthy of them and what they’re doing for the country,” Carter told reporters Friday afternoon. Carter said the inability for leaders in Washington, D.C., to come to an agreement was “embarrassing” and affects US allies, civilians, and industry partners, as well as US military members. The veto was reflective of the budget turmoil that has plagued Washington politics in recent months. “I very much hope that it’s possible for everybody to come together here and put us on a normal, multi-year budgeting horizon that doesn’t have the managerial inefficiencies and the uncertainty to our operations and our people that is represented by this,” said Carter.
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.