Triton MQ-4C effort split into three separate 'increments'

By Audrey Decker / June 22, 2021 at 12:40 PM
The Navy has restructured the MQ-4C Triton unmanned air system program into three separate increments, citing "funding constraints," and has delayed initial operational capability to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Triton deputy program manager. The first increment will deliver initial operating capability in FY-23 and eventually replace the EP-3 aircraft, the second increment will add remaining capabilities to the aircraft and the third increment will include "Triton in the Fight" enhancements, Ron LaFrance told Inside...

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