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Army

Lockheed, M1 Also Advance In Army’s Flight School Next Effort, As Lawmakers Seek More Info

By Matthew Beinart

Thursday, January 8th, 2026

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Lockheed, M1 Also Advance In Army’s Flight School Next Effort, As Lawmakers Seek More Info

Robinson Helicopters' R66, part of M1 Support Services' offering for the Army's Flight School Next competition. Photo: Robinson Helicopters.

Lockheed Martin [LMT] and M1 Support Services have also advanced to the next phase of the Army’s evaluation process for the program to modernize rotary-wing pilot training, both companies have confirmed. The two firms join Bell [TXT] in moving forward in the Flight School Next competition, while lawmakers included a provision in the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act that could delay a planned September contract award by limiting funds until the Army provides more information on the initiative…

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