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Army preps for competition limited to Bell and Sikorsky for long-range assault helicopter
The Army announced its intention to move into a competition between Bell and Sikorsky rather than a full and open competition in a pre-solicitation notice ahead of the release of a draft request for proposal.
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Army to conduct thorough review of aviation fleet in FY23
With two new helicopters and a number of other enablers, the Army plans to take a hard look at its entire fleet in fiscal 2023.
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Bell unshrouds Invictus, its answer for the US Army’s future attack recon aircraft
The Bell 360 Invictus is the company’s submission for the future attack reconnaissance aircraft, and it’s not a tilt rotor.
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The next few months are ‘critical’ for the Army’s new helicopter engine
Keeping the program on track for the next few months will determine if testing can begin on the ITEP design.
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The Army’s future vertical lift plan may have a supplier problem
The good news for industry is the Army rotorcraft market should sit at $8-10 billion a year for the next decade.
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Karem, Northrop, Raytheon team for Army’s future attack recon helo competition
Karem Aircraft is teaming up with Raytheon and Northrop Grumman to design a Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft as part of a competition that will see prototypes fly by 2023.
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Boeing’s future attack recon helicopter has no name but 3 rotor systems
Boeing is the last competitor in the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft competition to reveal its design. Here’s a look at what it’s offering.
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Lockheed’s Raider X enters construction in advance of US Army’s decision on way forward
While the U.S. Army will select two companies to proceed on a future aircraft effort next month, Lockheed is already using funding to build its Raider X coaxial helicopter.
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US Army finds funds for future attack recon aircraft after FY20 budget cut
Despite congressional funding cut to the FY20 Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft budget, the Army has found a way to pay for what it needs.
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Army Futures Command is ready for prime time
Army Futures Command is set to hit an important milestone at the end of the month, which will further lock it onto a path to modernize capability quickly.
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