Whereupon the Outline Business Case will determine next steps for contracts awards as the service struggles to maintain a credible surface fleet.
The milestone shows the NGJ-MB meets design, testing, and production standards to support EA-18G Growler squadrons.
The demonstrator rotorcraft will serve as a platform to showcase autonomy and innovation.
The contract mandates BlueHalo to supply the US Navy and the US Special Operations Command, a range of services.