
Bell Helicopter Textron [TXT] and BAE Systems signed an agreement to pursue military rotorcraft opportunities focused on the AH-1Z Viper in Australia, Textron said Tuesday.Under the agreement, BAE is to play a significant role providing support for Bell Helicopter AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, including overseeing maintenance and sustainment as well as supporting training for future customers.The Viper shares 85 percent commonality of its major components with the Bell UH-1Y Venom utility rotorcraft. This enhances deployability and maintainability while also reducing…