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Quick Links The Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program Various sizes and configurations within the FVL plan Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Light JMR Medium-Light JMR Medium JMR Heavy JMR Ultra The Future Attack Reconnaissance aircraft The Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft The Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) The United States Army is exploring various new designs to replace its aging, older-generation helicopters. While Boeing has made several improvements to the Chinook platform in recent years, the Army is eyeing futuristic designs that can prove to be a workforce for the US military for multiple decades. Whether it is an attack helicopter or a highly advanced reconnaissance one, the development will take place under the newly established Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program. The US Army helicopter fleet includes, AH-6 Little Bird: Attack helicopter from the 1980s AH-64 Apache: Attack helicopter from the mid-1980s, utilized in two variants: AH-64D and AH-64E CH-47 Chinook: Cargo helicopter from the 1960s, utilized in two variants: CH-47F Block I and CH-47F Block II EH-60 Black Hawk: Electronic warfare helicopter from the late 1970s MH-47 Chinook: Multi-mission helicopter from the 1960s UH-60 Black Hawk: Utility helicopter from the late 1970s, utilized in two variants, UH-60V and UH-60M UH-72 Lakota: Utility helicopter from the mid-2000s The Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program The FVL program is a US military initiative to develop a family of advanced military helicopters that can share common hardware, including sensors, systems, avionics, engines, and countermeasures. With different sizes and capabilities, the family of military helicopters will serve various existing roles, replacing several aging helicopter types. The FVL primarily aims to develop advanced alternatives for the Army's UH-60 Black Hawk, AH-64 Apache, CH-47 Chinook, and OH-58 Kiowa helicopters. As a result of multiple operations in the last decade, the United States Department of Defence (DoD) established that the US Army fleet of helicopters is wearing out and multiple military agencies are in need of new-generation rotorcraft. Notably, continuous combat operations allow the use of helicopters significantly more than during peace times, thereby increasing the wearability of the platforms. The FVL program was established in 2009 to offer a more modern futuristic helicopter platform. The FVL platform will have a range of helicopters with different sizes, capabilities, and roles, and will utilize modern designs, materials, and technologies. The family of systems will work in coordination to allow smooth transfer of communication and data. Various phases and configurations of the program will ensure all “bases” are covered, particularly from the Army’s mission-readiness standpoint. The Army has begun studies on replacing the venerable Chinook, but its replacement is still many years away. Various sizes and configurations within the FVL plan Various configurations and sizes of the Joint Multi-Role (JMR) program are expected to offer advanced-technology aircraft that will replace several existing rotorcraft within various divisions of the US military. The US Army plans to acquire as many as 4,000 aircraft from the FVL program, making it one of the most extensive programs for the agency. Multiple sizes were planned between 2009 and 2012, envisioned to offer a range of capabilities. Joint Multi-Role (JMR) Light This is the scout helicopter to replace the OH-58 Kiowa Implemented the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program in 2018. Termination of the FARA program was announced In February 2024 due to the advanced developments in modern warfare. JMR Medium-Light A medium-sized helicopter with advanced capabilities and a communications platform. It can be configured for various applications, including transport, utility, or special operations. JMR Medium A utility version to replace the UH-60 Black Hawk. The introduction of the Medium helicopter is planned for 2030. In December 2022, the Bell V-280 Valor was awarded a contract for the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program. JMR Heavy A cargo version of the advanced helicopter to replace the CH-47 Chinook The introduction of the Heavy helicopter is planned for 2035. JMR Ultra The ultra-sized version of the vertical lift aircraft. The variant will perform similarly to advanced tactical transport aircraft, such as the C-130J Super Hercules and the Airbus A400M Atlas. The introduction of the Ultra JMR is planned for 2028. The US Army’s hunt for the successor to the UH-60 Black Hawk pits its proven legacy against next-gen tiltrotor technology, like the Bell V-280 Valor. The upcoming contender(s) of the older-generation C-47 Chinook have been in talks among Army authorities and colonels for some time now. The director of the FVL program, General Cain Baker, commented, “We’ve done some initial studies on what a Cape Set Four looks like. Those studies are still ongoing, very, very cognizant of the size of it, the type of lift capabilities we want from it, but also the affordability of that.” From the above timeline, it looks like the FLRAA program is becoming an urgent need for the Army, who is trying to utilize its cash flow on newer designs rather than investing in the block 2 upgrades (offered by Boeing) of the C-47 Chinook. The Army is keen to begin demonstration exercises in the coming months and years and eyes a low-rate production in 2028. General James McConville, former Army Vice Chief of Staff, states, “I think in two to three years, we will have a better idea about where we are, as far as developing the helicopters we talked about, and that will drive the decision.” The Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) The FARA was intended to serve as a dedicated and armed aerial reconnaissance system operated from conventional and unconventional spaces. The type would have offered flexibility in missions with its payload and ordnance-carrying capabilities. Following the retirement of the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter in 2014, the US Army has relied on the more expensive AH-64E Apache attack helicopter. The AH-64E has performed the intended missions tremendously and is generally paired with an unmanned aircraft system. The US Army is exploring the replacement of the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) The FLRAA is intended for long-range assault missions that serve as a multi-role aircraft. The FLRAA project will transport military personnel, equipment, and essential cargo. Major General Wally Rugen, then director of AFC’s Future Vertical Lift cross-functional team, stated that the efforts are “not a ‘want to have,’ it’s an imperative.” “Modernization is an imperative, so as long as that remains the Army priority, which I believe it will, then we’re going to continue to find ways to execute these programs. I don’t see it as a choice.” “We remain confident in X2 aircraft for U.S. and international mission needs now and in the future. We are disappointed in this decision and will await a U.S. Army debrief to better understand its choice.” While helicopters had flown since the 1920s, the US Army finally made them militarily useful in World War II. The Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) The first phase of increment 2: Vendor-built prototypes were evaluated for performance, cost, schedule, risk, and modular open systems. The US Army requested $28.2 million in fiscal 2024 for research and development of the FTUAS program. The newly added funds for testing and evaluation are worth $14.6 million. The procurement of four systems is $46.2 million. The FTUAS is designed in an effort to acquire uncrewed vehicles in multiple phases. In the first phase, urgent battlefield needs for unmanned vehicles will be met in the next two years. The next phase is to develop a new unmanned vehicle for specialized reconnaissance missions. According to the US Army , “Specifically, for the Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) ecosystem the Army is leveraging rapid technology growth and innovation across its formations for emerging capability development of the Future Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (FTUAS) and Launched Effects (LE). 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