Senators look to speed Huey replacement process as USAF readies final RFP

By Rachel Cohen / July 14, 2017 at 10:59 AM
(Editor's Note: This story has been corrected to reflect the Air Force is entering the Huey replacement program prior to milestone C.) Rapid acquisition language included in the Senate Armed Services Committee's report on the fiscal year 2018 defense policy bill released this week could put lawmakers and the Air Force at odds over the UH-1N Huey replacement effort. "The committee directs the secretary of the Air Force to expedite procurement and delivery of replacement aircraft and urges the...

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