Boeing Tiltrotor Concept Could be Game-Changer for Military
Uncrewed drones could revolutionize defense operations by teaming with Apache or Chinook helicopters.
Uncrewed drones could revolutionize defense operations by teaming with Apache or Chinook helicopters.
Aircraft represents the first of its kind in the country.
The news is the latest development following a fatal U.S. Air Force CV-22 crash in Japan in late November that killed eight service members.
The decision clears the way for continued development of the $7.1 billion Valor program.
The Italian helicopter maker’s test program is aimed at certifying the aircraft with European and U.S. aviation agencies.
Bell is expected to deliver prototypes to the Army in 2025, with the aircraft entering the fleet within five years.