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Navy/USMC

As Expected, Sikorsky Picked To Build Next Presidential Helicopter

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, May 7th, 2014

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As Expected, Sikorsky Picked To Build Next Presidential Helicopter

Photo: White House

The Navy announced Wednesday that Sikorsky has been selected to build the next presidential helicopter following a competition that featured Sikorsky as the only bidder and cast little doubt on the outcome. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) contract valued at $1.24 billion covers the engineering and manufacturing development phase that includes six test aircraft, with four of them to transition to operations in 2020. The Navy plans to acquire another 17 under full production that will eventually stretch the…

Congress

Warren And Sheehy Renew Call for “Right to Repair” In NDAA

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Sen. Timothy Sheehy (R-Mont.), two members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), are renewing their call for “Right to Repair” language in the National […]

HASC Looks To Restrict USV Deliveries Without Navy CONOPS And Strategy

The House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy draft bill aims to restrict the Navy’s use of unmanned surface vessels (USV) until it decides on key factors […]

Congress

Gaps In Army’s Tactical Counter-Drone Capabilities Remain Concern Of HASC

A draft defense policy bill released this week says the Army is fielding counter-drone capabilities for defense of fixed sites and maneuver forces but suggests that troops at the lowest […]

Army

HASC Wants Closer Look At Army’s SBMC Program, Cites Avoiding Past IVAS Missteps

The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) wants a closer look at the Army’s Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) effort, citing support for the development program while expressing caution to avoid […]