Air Force bristles at congressional cost limits for robot wingmen

Published on October 2, 2023

A congressional proposal to establish cost limits for the Air Force's drone program, known as the "collaborative combat aircraft," has faced opposition from the Air Force. The House Armed Services Committee's provision aims to categorize drones as "expendable," "attritable," and "exquisite," with cost caps ranging from $3 million to $25 million. The goal is to ensure affordability and mass production of these drones. The Air Force, however, prefers a two-increment approach and opposes the proposed cost targets, emphasizing the importance of affordability in the program. The Senate's version of the bill does not include the same limits but requires additional acquisition information from the Air Force secretary

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