https://breakingdefense.com/2025/08/exclusive-dod-considering-czar-roles-for-key-navy-air-force-programs/

"DoD considering ‘czar’ roles for key Navy, Air Force programs: Sources"

"The new positions, covering submarines and a number of Air Force programs, would report directly to the deputy defense secretary, numerous sources told Breaking Defense."

By Justin Katz, Valerie Insinna and Aaron Mehta on August 07, 2025 3:48 pm

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According to sources, Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, commander of naval submarine forces, is being eyed for the submarine role. Lt. Gen. Dale White, the Air Force’s military deputy for acquisition, is under consideration to be put in charge of an office managing programs like the B-21 Raider stealth bomber, the newly announced F-47 fighter jet and the beleaguered Sentinel ICBM — although sources said the scope of the portfolio has yet to be set in stone. 

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There is consensus that the Sentinel ICBM, which has struggled after cost projections for the effort skyrocketed by 81 percent and triggered a Nunn-McCurdy breach, is likely to be a focal point. However, other platforms appear likely to be included.