The Marine Corps is disputing recent assertions that the CH-53K chopper is more expensive than an F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, as the heavy-lift helicopter program awaits an initial production decision from Pentagon leadership.
Vertical Flight
March 30, 2017 |
Daily News
The Army's long-term project to replace the engines of its Black Hawk and Apache helicopter fleets is now a potential $10.4 billion project, according to government auditors, a $1 billion increase from two years ago.
March 30, 2017 |
Daily News
The Army is taking a comprehensive approach to addressing "a significant inventory gap" in aviation warrant officers in the active component that risks spreading to the reserve components, a service official informed lawmakers.
March 17, 2017 |
Inside the Army
A fiscal year 2017 budget amendment released March 16 by the White House would provide a $1.65 billion boost to the Army's aircraft procurement account, but the measure faces an uncertain future in Congress.
March 14, 2017 |
Daily News
The Defense Department on Monday announced that three CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, due to arrive at Yokota Air Base in Japan this year, will now permanently deploy in fiscal year 2020.
March 10, 2017 |
Daily News
The Marine Corps CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter program's cost has increased by 22 percent over the baseline estimate and the price is higher than the Air Force F-35 variant, according to House Armed Services tactical air and land forces subcommittee Ranking Member Niki Tsongas (D-MA).
March 10, 2017 |
Daily News
Cost growth for the Marine Corps CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter program has increased by 22 percent over the baseline estimate and the price is higher than the Air Force F-35 variant, according to House Armed Services tactical air and land forces subcommittee Ranking Member Niki Tsongas (D-MA).
March 07, 2017 |
Daily News
The Pentagon is concerned with the ability of the aerospace sector to sustain the unique design and manufacturing skills needed to ensure future U.S. military combat aircraft can be both designed and produced, according to a report by the Defense Department office charged with monitoring the defense industrial base.
March 03, 2017 |
Inside the Air Force
ORLANDO, FL -- Boeing and Sikorsky this week unveiled their offerings for the competition to replace the UH-1N Huey, following the Air Force's recent announcement that it will release a second draft request for proposals next month and delay the final version until this summer.
March 02, 2017 |
Daily News
ORLANDO, FL -- Boeing and Leonardo this week unveiled their offering for the competition to replace the UH-1N Huey, following the Air Force's announcement that it will release a second draft request for proposals next month and delay the final version until this summer. (UPDATED)
March 02, 2017 |
Daily News
ORLANDO, FL -- Boeing and Leonardo this week unveiled their offering for the competition to replace the UH-1N Huey, following the Air Force's announcement that it will release a second draft request for proposals next month and delay the final version until this summer.
February 28, 2017 |
Daily News
Sikorsky announced Tuesday it will offer the HH-60U Black Hawk helicopter in the Air Force's competition to replace the UH-1N Huey fleet.
February 23, 2017 |
Inside the Air Force
None of the companies interested in offering a replacement helicopter for the UH-1N Huey are currently able to put forth a product that meets all of the Air Force's requirements, a service spokeswoman confirmed to Inside the Air Force this week.
February 16, 2017 |
Daily News
The Air Force is pushing back its final request for proposals for the UH-1N Huey replacement effort from this month until sometime this summer, a service spokesman said this week, and will release a second draft RFP in April.
February 08, 2017 |
Daily News
The Marine Corps is planning to test out multiple airborne sensors on the V-22 Osprey in a "fly-off" this spring, as service officials continue to mull installing weaponry on the tiltrotor aircraft, according to the head of Marine aviation.
February 03, 2017 |
Inside the Navy
The Navy is planning for the CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter program to receive a low-rate initial production decision in March after resolving design issues flagged by the Pentagon's top weapons tester, according to the program office.
January 16, 2017 |
Daily News
A new budget blueprint drawn up by Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-AZ) would fund a massive military buildup by seeking an additional $430 billion in defense spending above what the Obama administration had planned for the next five years, Inside Defense has learned.
January 06, 2017 |
Inside the Navy
The Navy will soon begin training aircrews and maintenance personnel on the V-22 Osprey as part of a new detachment at Marine Corps Air Station New River, NC, according to the service.
January 06, 2017 |
Daily News
The Navy and V-22 Osprey maker Bell-Boeing have temporarily averted a crisis caused by government plans to procure fewer aircraft than contractually required that threatens to torpedo a multiyear procurement deal -- a package that bundled $6.5 billion worth of aircraft and promised savings of $850 million compared to annual purchases.
January 06, 2017 |
Inside the Army
The Army is seeking proposals from industry to support simulation efforts for current and future aviation platforms, according to a broad agency announcement on Federal Business Opportunities.