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Air Force Anticipates UH-1N Replacement Acquisition Strategy In Spring

Pat Host

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

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Air Force Anticipates UH-1N Replacement Acquisition Strategy In Spring

The Air Force wants to replace its aging UH-1N helicopter. Photo: Air Force.

The Air Force anticipates a final decision in the April-May timeframe on how to move forward with the UH-1N replacement program, including approval of the program’s acquisition strategy, according to a service spokeswoman.The Air Force requested nearly $32 million for UH-1N replacement in its fiscal year 2017 budget request, $18 million in procurement funding and $14 million in research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) funds. Air Force spokeswoman Ann Stefanek said Monday this includes long-lead government furnished equipment in support…

Congress

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