Rugen: Army can afford both FARA and FLRAA aircraft

By Jaspreet Gill / March 17, 2021 at 5:11 PM
Industry's investment in the Army's Future Vertical Lift modernization priority has made it possible for the service to afford both aircraft under the effort, a service official said today. FVL is one of six Army modernization priorities and includes two aircraft: the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft and the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft. Both aircraft are expected to be fielded in the 2030 timeframe. Army officials have maintained FARA is the first priority under the FVL effort, but when asked which...

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