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Bell Boeing Wins $29.7M V-22 Contract

September 22, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Bell Boeing wins $29.7M contract for V-22 loads and dynamics data.
Data will support sustainment, investigations, and post-production maintenance.
Contract covers all V-22 variants.
Work to be completed by March 2030.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate the Navy's focus on sustaining the V-22 fleet as production winds down. The investment in loads and dynamics model data suggests a long-term commitment to maintaining the aircraft's operational readiness, which could benefit Bell Boeing and the Navy in terms of reduced maintenance costs and improved safety.

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What Happened

Navy Awards Engineering Data Order For Osprey Sustainment

The US Navy has awarded Bell Boeing a $29.7 million contract for V-22 loads and dynamics data to support sustainment, investigations, and post-production maintenance. The contract, announced by the Navy, covers all V-22 variants and is intended to preserve engineering data needed to support the aircraft after new production ends. The work is scheduled to be completed by March 2030. This development was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: September 22, 2026

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