Navy planning future vertical lift material development decision this month

By Aidan Quigley / September 20, 2021 at 2:05 PM
The Navy is planning to launch an analysis of alternatives for its future vertical lift program this fall after completing its material development decision by the end of September, a program spokeswoman told Inside Defense Friday. Program spokeswoman Megan Wasel said the Navy will launch a nine-month analysis of alternatives this fall after receiving over 30 responses “ranging from aircraft manufacturers to sub-systems suppliers” to the service’s January request for information for the program. The Navy is seeking a...

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