White House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.
The moves come after a White House executive order mandating an end to federal equity and inclusion efforts.
The T-7 program has been beset by design, testing and production issues that have caused its schedule to slip behind.
Anduril's Fury and General Atomics' Gambit are in the running for the first iteration of the Air Force's drone wingman program.
