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nawapon17 · 9 months ago

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usafphantom2 · 1 year ago

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U.S. Army cancels FARA program after observations on Ukraine's battlefield

The U.S. Army said it continues to learn from the battlefield, especially in Ukraine, and that air reconnaissance has changed fundamentally.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 02/09/2024 - 10:22am Helicopters, Military

The U.S. Army decided to end its ambitious Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, a measure attributed to observations on the battlefield in Ukraine.

This decision, which represents one of the most notable cancellations in the recent history of the U.S. Department of Defense, comes despite an investment of at least $2 billion and an additional request of $5 billion for the next five years.

Launched in 2018 with great expectations, the FARA program aimed to revolutionize approaches to acquiring complex and expensive weapon systems. Prototypes of industry leaders Bell Textron (Bell 360 Invictus) and Sikorsky of Lockheed Martin (Raider X) were expected to take off this year, filling the gap in the armed recognition left by the retirement of the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter.

The closure of the FARA program left industry partners disappointed, with Sikorsky and Bell Textron expressing confidence in their prototypes and disappointment with the Army's decision.

On Thursday, the Army's top acquisition officers outlined a new vision for their aviation strategy, not only discontinuing the FARA program, but also dismantling their entire fleet of Shadow and Raven unmanned aircraft. The U.S. Army inventory included more than 575 Shadows and 19,000 Ravens.

Sikorsky Raider X.

Doug Bush, head of acquisitions of the Army, announced the decision to stop the deployment of the Black Hawk UH-60 utility helicopter model Victor for the Army National Guard, opting for the UH-60 model Mike, the last variant used by the active force. The acquisition of the next generation helicopter engine has also been postponed. The resources released with these decisions will be redirected to strengthen the existing Army fleet, investing in Black Hawks, the latest variant of the CH-47F Block II Chinook cargo helicopter, the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program and research and development efforts to improve unmanned aerial reconnaissance capacity.

The change from a manned helicopter to armed reconnaissance missions is rooted in the evolution of the war scenario, influenced by the observations of the conflict in Ukraine. In a statement, the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Randy George, said: "We are learning from the battlefield, especially in Ukraine, that air reconnaissance has fundamentally changed... Sensors and weapons mounted on a variety of unmanned systems and in space are more ubiquitous, more far-reaching and cheaper than ever."

UAS RQ-7B Shadow.

UAS RQ-11B Raven.

The U.S. Army plans to complete FARA's prototyping activities by the end of fiscal year 2024, providing service and industry with an opportunity to transfer technology development to other programs. Although specific financial details have not been disclosed, the U.S. Army intends to allocate more funds for the recognition of Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) that are capable of surviving high-level combat, including the Tactical UAS of the Future and LEs (launched efects).

The withdrawal of a part of the Shadow fleet, developed during the counter-insurgency years, and the aged Raven platform are part of the Army's broader plan to replace them with a Tactical UAS of the Future. After a competitive process, AeroVironment initially received a $8 million contract in 2022, and the Army has since reduced the selection to Textron and Griffon Aerospace, both currently building prototypes in the hope of securing an FTUAS production contract.

Tags: 360 InvictusMilitary AviationBell HelicoptersFARA -Future Attack Reconnaissance AircraftHelicoptersRAIDER XsikorskyUS Army - U.S. Army

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Fernando Valduga

Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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cavenewstimestoday · 3 months ago

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Heres whos getting the Armys first long-range assault aircraft

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rayhaber · 3 months ago

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andronetalks · 3 months ago

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Army ditches helicopters for new radical air assault planes

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10bmnews · 3 months ago

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Army ditches helicopters for new radical air assault planes

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mrobusinesstoday · 5 months ago

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defencetrend · 6 months ago

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pavel-nosok · 10 months ago

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Service officials are banking on the future rotorcraft for a new air assault concept.

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aresdifesa · 1 year ago

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Il Future Long Range Assault Aircraft raggiunge la Fase B del programma di sviluppo Bell Textron Inc. ha annunciato che l'Esercito degli Stati Uniti ha approvato la decisione Milestone B per il Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA), segnando l'inizio del Program of Record (PoR) del sistema d'arma.

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nawapon17 · 1 month ago

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VIDEOS: Polish Air Force aircraft practice takeoffs and landings on highways

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 09/28/2023 - 12:00am Military, Videos

From September 25 to 29, 2023, the Polish Air Force conducted aircraft takeoffs and landings on a stretch of a public highway, including the MiG-29 Fulcrum and Su-22 Fitter jets.

The military exercise codenamed "ROTA 604" was carried out on the road stretch of the airport - DOL or Drogowy Odcinek Lotniskowy in Polish - of the provincial road nº 604, southeast of Gdansk.

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The "ROUTE 604" exercise is a military aviation training using a stretch of road as a runway and is intended for Polish Air Force personnel to practice the landing and takeoff procedures of military aircraft on public roads.

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"This training allows our pilots and ground support teams to operate in the event of a crisis, for example, when they have to fly from an alternative temporary facility if they cannot land at their base," said Lieutenant Colonel Magda Busz, spokeswoman for the General Command of the Polish Armed Forces. “This is the first military exercise using highways in 20 years; it offers an opportunity to improve the skills and resilience of our crew,” she added.

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Operations during ROUTE 604 were carried out by MiG-29, Su-22 and F-16 fighters, M-346 training aircraft and C-130, C-295M and M-28 transport aircraft of Polish Air Force flying units.

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The Allies recently conducted similar maneuvers to expose their pilots to the challenges involved in this type of expeditionary operation. The Finns regularly make landings and takeoffs on highways and, earlier this month, the Norwegian F-35s and the British Typhoons joined the Finnish F-18s during the Baana 23 road exercise.

Tags: Military Aviationmilitary exercisesMiG-29 FulcrumPAF - Polish Air Force / Polish Air Force

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