Army Scraps Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft Program
The U.S. Army is canceling development of its Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) next-gen scout helicopter program.
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The U.S. Army is canceling development of its Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) next-gen scout helicopter program.
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The Army said it sees the cancellation of the FARA program as an adjustment to technological advancements and the changing character of warfare.
In addition to halting the FARA competition, service leaders want to end UH-60 V Blackhawk production, postpone moving the Improved Turbine Engine Program into production, and phase out legacy drones.
In a move that caught defense circles by surprise, the Army announced Thursday that it is canceling its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) helicopter program.