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Air Force Nominates Officer for Next-Gen Bomber, Fighter, ICBM Programs

Air Force Names New DRPM for Critical Major Weapons Systems

The US Air Force has nominated Lt. Gen. Dale White for the role of direct reporting portfolio manager (DRPM) for Critical Major Weapons Systems, overseeing programs including the LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Minuteman III ICBM, B-21 Family of Systems, F-47 Family of Systems, and VC-25B Presidential Airlift. The nomination was first reported by Breaking Defense in August. The Senate must confirm the appointment, which is expected to be completed over the next few months. White currently serves as the Air Force’s military deputy for acquisition.

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    Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102345208-813
    URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/b21-f47-icbm-air-force-one-dale-white-drpm/
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    Air Force Nominates Officer for Next-Gen Bomber, Fighter, ICBM Programs

    Air Force Names New DRPM for Critical Major Weapons Systems

    The US Air Force has nominated Lt. Gen. Dale White for the role of direct reporting portfolio manager (DRPM) for Critical Major Weapons Systems, overseeing programs including the LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, Minuteman III ICBM, B-21 Family of Systems, F-47 Family of Systems, and VC-25B Presidential Airlift. The nomination was first reported by Breaking Defense in August. The Senate must confirm the appointment, which is expected to be completed over the next few months. White currently serves as the Air Force’s military deputy for acquisition.

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      Source: Breaking Defense (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764102345208-813
      URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/11/b21-f47-icbm-air-force-one-dale-white-drpm/
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