Army Gen. Joseph Votel is the new leader of US Central Command, assuming leadership from retiring Army Gen. Lloyd Austin during a Wednesday ceremony. Votel, who was nominated in January, brings a special operations background to CENTCOM, having previously served as commander of US Special Operations Command and as a Ranger regiment commander. “Joe has forged difficult consensus and cemented strong partnerships with many of his regional counterparts,” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said during the ceremony at MacDill AFB, Fla. “His political-military skill and strength as a warrior diplomat make him the perfect fit to lead CENTCOM, a command where our partners matter so much and our partnerships run so deep.”
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.