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Army

OSD, Army Consider ARH Alternatives

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Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

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By Ann Roosevelt The fate of the Army's Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH), produced by Bell Helicopter Textron [TXT], is in the hands of the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and both the service and OSD analysts are examining alternatives. Brig. Gen. Walter Davis, director of Army Aviation, said, "we are weighing alternatives...it's a prudent measure." Maj. Gen. James Barclay, Army Aviation Center of Excellence and Ft. Rucker commanding general, said exploring alternatives for the service's requirement for an…

Congress

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Budget

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Congress

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Budget

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