Members of the House Armed Services Committee met with ambassadors from six Asian and Pacific nations on Wednesday for a roundtable discussion regarding the Defense Department’s planned shift to the Asia-Pacific region. The roundtable is part of a larger rebalance oversight initiative led by Seapower Subcommittee Chairman Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.), and Rep. Colleen Hanabusa (D-Hawaii). In a joint statement released Nov. 13, Forbes and Hanabusa said they were encouraged by allied and partner ambassadors who helped them better understand the Asia-Pacific’s security developments. “Strong and consistent alliances and partnerships are the key to America’s interests in the region. … US policy towards the Asia-Pacific region remains a bipartisan effort, and we look forward to our ongoing dialogue as the [House] Armed Services Committee continues its important oversight,” they wrote. HASC Chairman Rep. Buck McKeon (R-Calif.), and HASC Ranking Member Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), also participated in the discussion, as did representatives from Australia, Japan, the Philippines, Republic of Korea, Singapore, and New Zealand.
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.