In spite of a change in philosophy to its overall acquisition approach, and a shakeup that saw the cancellation of one long-term aircraft program earlier this year, Army leaders remain publicly confident that the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft will come to fruition. FLRAA is expected to begin operation in 2030 as a successor to the Black Hawk helicopter, although top officials have said it won’t be a “one-for-one" replacement, and Black Hawks will continue to fly into the 2070s...
