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Air Force

Air Force Releases Second Draft RFP For UH-1N Replacement

Pat Host

Thursday, April 20th, 2017

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Air Force Releases Second Draft RFP For UH-1N Replacement

The Air Force, as promised, released its second draft request for proposal (RFP) for its UH-1N replacement program on Thursday.Air Force spokeswoman Capt. Emily Grabowski said in statement that the service remained committed to having its final RFP out this summer and a contract award in fiscal year 2018. The service still plans to deliver its first operational helicopter in fiscal year 2020-2021.Grabowski said the second draft RFP implements the amended acquisition strategy allowing interested offerors to conduct non-developmental integration…

Congress

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]

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The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]

Army

Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

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Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

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