Air Force Officer Tapped for Critical Major Weapons Systems Management
The Pentagon has created a new role for managing the Air Force’s next-gen bomber, fighter, and ICBM programs, with Lt. Gen. Dale White at the helm. The DRPM role will oversee B-21 Family of Systems, F-47 Family of Systems, and other critical systems, Breaking Defense reports. The Air Force has stated that the new job will be stood up over the next few months, pending Senate confirmation. This development may signal a renewed focus on integrating complex systems and programs within the Air Force.