While new program starts are in a holding pattern until a defense authorization bill is passed by Congress, the Navy is preparing to launch its medium-range unmanned aerial system, a follow-on to the Fire Scout, by plucking what it needs from previously approved initial capabilities documents for other platforms, according to an official. Cmdr. Dan Jurta, Fire Scout requirements officer, told Inside the Navy today that work is moving forward on the project, though they can’t actually begin procurement...
