The Army is weighing alternatives to Bell-Textron's currently contracted model of the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter as the service awaits a Pentagon decision on whether to cancel or continue the ARH program, aviation officials said. Examining alternatives is "a prudent measure that we take as the process continues with respect to whether the Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter -- particularly that Bell-Textron is producing -- is certified or not certified," Brig. Gen. Walter Davis, director of Army aviation, said during a press conference...
