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Army News
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Air Power
October 2019
AUSA NEWS: Sikorsky-Boeing’s Defiant Flying Again After 'Bearing Creep' Issue
The Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant — a next-generation helicopter being developed under the Army’s joint multi-role tech demonstrator program — is back in the air after running into technical issues earlier this year, officials said Oct. 15. -
Army News
October 2019
Army’s Future Attack Recon Aircraft Gains Momentum
The Army is accelerating efforts to develop and field a new scout helicopter as part of its future vertical lift modernization priority. -
Army News
October 2019
JUST IN: Bell, Collins Aerospace Unveil New Scout Helicopter Design
A Bell-Collins Aerospace Systems industry team unveiled the design for its Bell 360 Invictus aircraft, which it plans to submit for the Pentagon's future attack reconnaissance aircraft program. -
Budget
June 2019
Future of Army Aviation Funding Remains Murky
By Jon HarperThe Army has ambitious plans to acquire next-generation aircraft as it gears up for great power competition. But uncertainty about future vertical lift programs and other modernization efforts leaves an unclear picture of what lies ahead, analysts say. -
Air Force News
April 2019
JUST IN: Air Force Still Inspecting B-1 Bombers Amid Safety Concerns
By Connie LeeThe Air Force is inspecting its B-1 bombers due to safety concerns associated with its drogue chute system, the head of Air Force Global Strike Command said April 17. -
Robotics and Autonomous Systems
February 2019
AUSTRALIAN AIRSHOW NEWS: Australia, Boeing to Develop Robotic Wingman Fighter Jet
GEELONG, Australia — The Australian Defense Forces and Boeing on Feb. 27 announced an ambitious plan to develop the first autonomous robotic jet fighter that will serve as a wingman to other manned platforms in air battles. -
Air Power
February 2019
JUST IN: Rolls-Royce Gearing Up For B-52 Re-Engining Program
Rolls-Royce is unveiling its manufacturing plans as it pursues the Air Force's much anticipated B-52H re-engining program. -
Air Power
December 2018
Bell's V-280 Valor Expected to Achieve Flight-Speed Goal in 2019
One year after Bell’s V-280 Valor flew for the first time, the company is preparing to fly the aircraft to speeds of 280 knots, an executive said Dec. 17. -
Aviation
December 2018
First Flight for Sikorsky-Boeing’s Defiant Delayed Until 2019
Despite plans for the Sikorsky-Boeing Defiant helicopter to fly in 2018, the schedule has now slipped to next year, company executives said Dec. 12.
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