The testing took place under “realistic battlefield conditions” and five UH-60V’s completed a total of 200 flight hours, the Army says.
By Andrew EversdenThe Army will ship AeroVironment’s JUMP 20 to a brigade to meet an immediate operational need to replace RQ-7 Shadow. The service is holding a separate competitive rapid prototyping effort for increment two.
By Andrew EversdenIf all options are exercised, the contract value could be $4.4 billion.
By Andrew EversdenBoth vendors for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft are waiting on the ITEP engine to fly their prototype recon helicopters.
By Andrew EversdenThe Army hasn’t committed to a large purchase of the cargo choppers, despite congressional pressure.
By Andrew Eversden“I think it’s unanimous from all the soldiers involved that we got this one right,” said the Army’s project manager for the Future Tactical Unmanned Aerial System. Manned aircraft, FARA and FLRAA, are also moving out sharply.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.The S-97 Raider is Sikorsky’s proto-prototype for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft. It’s competing with the Bell 360 Invictus — but unlike the S-97, the 360 isn’t flying yet.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.Despite disruptions worldwide, Future Vertical Lift flight tests, virtual industry days, and design reviews are all moving ahead on schedule or mere weeks behind.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.After decades of building traditional helicopters in traditional ways, contractors must get ready for the Army’s new high-speed Future Vertical Lift aircraft. Small makers of key parts need help.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.