The Defense Department is considering whether both providers of solid-rocket motors should be involved in the development of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent, a senior Air Force official told a House subcommittee today. Lt. Gen Arnold Bunch, the service's uniformed acquisition chief, said the Pentagon is debating the risks in response to a question from Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) on whether the Air Force has considered directing the two GBSD prime contractors to use both companies. Bunch testified before the...
