
QUANTICO, Va--The Marine Corps on Monday detailed its program to find a new Attack Utility Replacement Aircraft (AURA) that will likely replace its AH-1Z and UH-1Y helicopters, with plans to award contracts through 2023 to advance concept designs. The AURA effort is likely to pull from the Army’s experience working toward its next-generational Future Vertical Lift platforms, while the Marine Corps also looks for a new platform capable of reaching extended ranges and speed to keep up with its V-22…