:

Navy/USMC

Insitu’s Integrator Takes Flight

Defense Daily Staff

Thursday, August 9th, 2012

SHARE:

LAS VEGAS--The Insitu-built Integrator developed under the Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) program has taken its first flight and is ready to enter the next phase of development, the top executive of the Boeing [BA] subsidiary for the program said yesterday. The one-hour flight test of the Integrator, designated the RQ-21A, in July paves the way for Insitu along with the Navy and Marines to begin the developmental test and operational test program (DTOT) at…

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 […]