DODOtherDefense & SecurityDecember 5, 2022

THE FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT (FVL) FLRAA CAPABILITY SET THREE IS A PRE-MAJOR DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAM (ACAT 1C) COMMIS...

$2,927,288,935

Recipient

BELL TEXTRON INC

TX

AI Summary

This $2.9 billion contract funds the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program, which will replace the Army's Black Hawk helicopters. Bell Textron in Texas is developing this next-generation tiltrotor aircraft, designed to fly faster and farther than current helicopters for tactical assault and utility missions.

Key Points

  1. 01Funds development of the FLRAA, the Army's next-generation assault aircraft
  2. 02Awarded to Bell Textron Inc in Texas
  3. 03Contract valued at approximately $2.9 billion, running through 2031
  4. 04Will eventually replace the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter
  5. 05Uses tiltrotor technology for greater speed and range than helicopters

Award Details

Start Date

Dec 5, 2022

End Date

Apr 5, 2031

Category

Defense & Security

State

TX

Award Type

Other

Quick Summary

Amount
$2.9B
Agency
Department of Defense
Recipient
BELL TEXTRON INC
Type
Other

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