
The Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) budget caps imposed on the Department of the Navy forced it to lower funding for unmanned vessels and work on the next carrier-based fighter under Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD). According to briefing slides viewed by reporters on March 8 ahead of the president’s fiscal year 2025 budget (PB25) rollout, the Navy particularly made short term cuts to research and development funds affecting future systems. “PB25 accepts future risks in future capabilities due to FRA…