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If the Army heeds industry's emphasis on protecting intellectual property than a dependence on proprietary technology will hamstring FVL’s ability to address evolving threats.

Leonardo DRS’ AC²ES Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing solution for MFoCS-equipped tactical vehicles creates a bridging and interim capability to fill a gap.

The US Air Force’s KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft has conducted first refuelling of an international aircraft, Spanish Air Force’s EF-18 Hornets or C-15.

The JADC2 Implementation Plan, now signed by Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks, is aimed at ensuring that there is actual follow through in making JADC2 real, says Lt. Gen. Dennis Crall, who is managing the effort.

The Aviation and Missile Command hosted its annual 101 for Missiles March 1-2 and it arguably could not have come at a more relevant time.

"I think we want to see interoperability as we digitize our forces, especially in our aviation formations. That's the focus," Brig. Gen. Robert Barrie, head of the US Army’s Program Executive Office-Aviation, told Breaking Defense.

The recently signed “Feasibility Agreement” between the United States and UK to collaborate on Future Vertical Lift technologies will certainly shape the landscape for helicopter warfare and joint tactics for years to come.

By implementing a design-as-built methodology that digitally connects entire FVL programs throughout the lifecycle, Bell has increased its ability to collaborate in real-time with program partners and the Army to deliver new capabilities faster and more affordably.

Gen. Mike Minihan , commander of Air Mobility Command, approved a fourth Interim Capability Release (ICR) mission set for the KC-46A Pegasus, Dec. 6

The US Air Force’s (USAF) KC-46A Pegasus aerial refuelling aircraft has achieved a fourth Interim Capability Release (ICR) decision milestone.