Three Defense Giants Advance in Half-Billion Dollar Rotary Wing Program
The US Army has selected three major defense contractors to compete for a new rotary-wing training program worth up to $500 million. Bell, Boeing, and Sikorsky will advance to the next phase of competition, Breaking Defense reports. The program aims to train 1,200 pilots annually beginning in 2027, representing a significant expansion of Army aviation training capacity. The final contract award is expected in Q3 2026, with the winning bidder taking over training operations from the current provider.