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defense2 years ago•2 min saved

Advancements in Army UAS competition and engine acceptance for future attack recon aircraft

The U.S. Army has accepted the first of its long-delayed next-generation engines, which will power the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) as well as AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The second engine is still undergoing acceptance and will be delivered to the FARA prototype builders by the end of October. The delivery of engines will allow for ground runs and limited flight testing in 2024. The development of the next-generation engine faced delays due to issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The first flight for FARA prototypes is now expected in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024.

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military2 years ago•3 min saved

House Lawmakers Challenge Military Procurement Plans.

Lawmakers are demanding that the US Army secretary provide a thorough analysis of alternatives to pursuing a Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) before continuing with the program. The Army has already spent $2 billion on FARA, which is currently limited to two preselected teams, Bell and Lockheed Martin, for a competitive fly-off. The delayed Improved Turbine Engine Program engine is needed for the fly-off phase of the competition, which is now expected to take place in the fourth quarter of FY24. The Army is continuing to develop systems for FARA, including weapons systems and a critical modular, open-system architecture for the aircraft.

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