Navy Orders New Rapid Capabilities Office, Shuts Down Others
The Navy will establish a Naval Rapid Capabilities Office to accelerate the development and fielding of new systems. NavSec John Phelan wants to consolidate development efforts under a single entity. As part of the new NRCO, the Maritime Accelerated Response Capability Cell, the Disruptive Capabilities Office, and NavalX will shut down.
Fuel Burn Cut Would Extend F-35 Flight Life
Promising testing of technology that would reduce fuel burn would lengthen the flying life of the Joint Strike Fighter.
