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New Turbine Engine Is Army’s Number One Priority, Shyu Says

Pat Host

Monday, March 30th, 2015

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New Turbine Engine Is Army’s Number One Priority, Shyu Says

Apache Helicopter with the Longbow Fire Control Radar (FCR) above the main rotor. Photo: Boeing

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Army's new Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) is the service's "number one" priority, according to its acquisition chief.Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Heidi Shyu said Monday the Army wants a new turbine engine so its helicopters can fly in high and hot conditions anywhere in the world. ITEP's increased range, she said, will also save the Army in the number of helicopters it needs. Shyu said here at the Army Aviation Association of America…

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