Dueling Army and Air Force medium- to high-altitude unmanned aerial vehicle programs will be condensed into a single acquisition program under the authority of the Office of the Secretary of Defense, according to a Sept. 13 memorandum from Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon England. England's decision essentially overrules the recommendations made by the Joint Requirements Oversight Council in July to give the Air Force executive agent authority for all medium- to high-altitude UAVs. "The Predator and Sky Warrior programs will be...
