I think that was a good use of funds.
I appreciate what you said about the resources that were going to be given to Comanche being used in other ways that have been effective.
In other words, you'd acquire fewer now because you don't have that full confidence.
You're investing a set amount of money, and you may not get what you asked for in the end.
Yes, understood. I know, Mr. Duma, the DOT&E did not agree that increment 1 provided an increased operational capability.
In other words, technologies that are mature out in the commercial marketplace.
I think the Secretary of Defense made some big leadership decisions and got some attention last year.
Thanks very much, Senator Hagan. Good questions.
I think what we have found consistently over 15 years of looking at these programs and I would say this now, there does seem to be some reas...
There has been much discussion about the potential delays in the estimated dates for initial operating capability (IOC).
Affordability is no longer embraced as a core pillar for this program.
I've been a big supporter of JSTARS, and it's really a workhorse program of the Air Force.
You've answered my question. I was going to ask the question, which you might say is in the extreme, which is whether you're confident that ...
Thanks very much, Senator Hagan.
Our Nation is deeply grateful.
I expect there will, Senator Burris.
The Army looked at its requirements, holistically, and I think made the right decision on the Comanche program to reinvest in Army aviation.
Thanks very much, Mr. Duma. We'll have 7-minute rounds of questions.
