Manufacturers deliberate FVL Maritime Strike options
Leading rotary and UAV manufacturers have given mixed reactions to how they will compete for the USN Future Vertical Lift Maritime Strike (FVL-MS) programme.
Industry has until 13 April to submit responses to an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) RfI designed to kickstart a recapitalisation of Sikorsky MH-60R/S naval helicopters and Northrop Grumman MQ-8B/C Fire Scout UAVs.
New aircraft are set to be introduced to service in mid-2030, with the navy calling specifically for a ‘family of manned and unmanned systems’ to replace the ageing UAV and helicopter fleets.
At this early stage, according to the RfI, FVL-MS seeks to identify
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