Army Selects Bell, Boeing, Sikorsky for Pilot Training Contract

February 17, 2026

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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.

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Army Selects Bell, Boeing, Sikorsky for Pilot Training Contract

February 17, 2026

2 min read

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.

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Army helicopter training defense contract pilot

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URL: https://breakingdefense.com/2026/02/exclusive-sentinel-icbm-to-clear-key-review-this-year-go-operational-in-early-2030s/