
The Army’s move to its Future Vertical Lift (FVL) fleet could create $10 billion in annual opportunities for the rotorcraft industry over the next decade, according to a new report, while cautioning the transition could leave lower-tier suppliers increasingly vulnerable. The Center for Strategic and International Studies specifically highlights growing concerns that smaller companies in the supply chain may have difficulty producing parts for the future rotorcraft fleet as the Army looks to embrace new additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence and…