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Future Vertical Lift Program Grappling With Fusing Joint Requirements, Commonality

Pat Host

Thursday, December 8th, 2016

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Future Vertical Lift Program Grappling With Fusing Joint Requirements, Commonality

The Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program is grappling with how to fuse requirements from different stakeholders involved with the effort with the demand for a common platform, according to a key decision maker.Richard Kretzschmar, project manager for Improved Turbine Engine (ITEP) and FVL, said Tuesday that Pentagon acquisition czar Frank Kendall in October approved the program moving into the materiel solution and analysis phase. The big part of this phase, he said, is working with the Marine Corps and U.S.…

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]