Skyborg program of record transition may slip past FY-23

By Briana Reilly / August 12, 2021 at 12:44 PM
Originally expected to transition to a program of record in fiscal year 2023, a top official tied to the Air Force's Skyborg effort is backing off that timeline, telling reporters today the program is poised to continue operational experimentation over the next several years. Brig. Gen. Dale White, program executive officer for fighters and advanced aircraft, told reporters the FY-23 target is not off the table, but noted it would have "to be balanced with all of the other requirements...

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