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After Army canceled helicopter program, industry had to pivot
Industry is beginning to see ways technology developed for the canceled Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft is helping other vertical lift programs.
By Jen Judson
US Army makes largest helicopter award in 40 years
The Army has selected who will build its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft to replace the iconic Black Hawk helicopter.
By Jen Judson
US Army nearly ready to make future long-range assault aircraft award
The Army is just weeks from revealing its choice for a future long-range assault aircraft, according to the service’s acquisition chief.
By Jen Judson
US Army faces key decisions to advance future vertical lift aircraft programs
The Army is close to firing up its ITEP engine for the first time that will power its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft and it will choose a winner in the coming months to build its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft.
By Jen Judson
Years of planning paid off in rapid Europe deployments, Army chief says
For all of the planning and positioning, the four-star acknowledged the changing conditions on the ground — there is a different threat in Europe now than what many saw even 18 months ago, he said.
By Todd South
US Air Force not concerned about Russia’s decision to halt rocket engine sales, support
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall told reporters he's confident the Department of Defense will maintain assured access to space despite Russia's decision to cut off sales of its RD-180 rocket engine.
India conducts successful user test of nuclear-capable ICBM
The nighttime user trial of the Agni-V ICBM was conducted by India’s Strategic Forces Command, which is responsible for managing nuclear and strategic weapons from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha.
Here’s how Shield AI wants to boost V-Bat’s capability on a contested battlefield
Shield AI just bought Martin UAV. Here's how the artificial intelligence and autonomy technology company will transform the flagship drone - V-Bat - that has caught the eye of operators across the military services.
By Jen Judson
Bell V-280 Valor tech demonstrator retires from flight
The V-280 Valor first flew in December 2017 and is now retiring from flight as Bell prepares to compete to build the Army's future long-range assault aircraft.
By Jen Judson
Here are some big changes that may be coming to the Marine Corps
They include reservist drone pilots, ditching weapons company and the light armored vehicle's replacement.
By Todd South
Bell’s V-280 Valor hits 200 hours of flight time 3 years after first flight
Bell's V-280 Valor celebrates three years of flying ahead of the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition.
By Jen Judson