With possible alternatives still undefined and likely several years away, Sikorsky and supporters are leaning on Congress to rescue the HH-60W from planned cuts. But will the argument win the day?
The Air Force announced major cuts for both programs as part of the fiscal 2023 budget release.
As aircraft shrink, threats expand, and technology accelerates, aircraft engines must iterate along with the threats.
The Air Force’s decision to curtail the buy raises major questions about the future of the service’s combat search and rescue mission.