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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 Lockheed Martin and M1 Support Services' offerings 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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