Future Long Range Assault Aircraft
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 550
- Short name
- FLRAA
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 9
- Contract obligations
- $4,148,476,021 Since fiscal year 2020
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,439,523,530 |
| FY2025 | $1,164,460,292 |
| FY2024 | $908,187,034 |
| FY2023 | $620,494,051 |
| FY2022 | $11,462,197 |
| FY2021 | $3,439,224 |
| FY2020 | $909,692 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bell Textron Inc. | $4,015,209,149 | |
| 2 | Torch Technologies Inc. | $74,207,865 | |
| 3 | Smartronix, LLC | $42,723,530 | |
| 4 | The Boeing Company | $6,401,082 | |
| 5 | BT3 Technology Services | $5,283,891 | |
| 6 | RB Management Consultants LLC | $4,494,651 | |
| 7 | Chelton LIMITED | $106,054 | |
| 8 | Advanced Engineering Services LLC | $49,800 |
Contract awards
About this program
The Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office Aviation. Operating under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway with an Acquisition Category IC designation, FLRAA represents a critical component of the Army's Future Vertical Lift initiative to develop and field next-generation tactical assault and utility aircraft. The program aims to achieve First Unit Equipped status no later than fiscal year 2030, with major development work extending through 2031.
The largest contract award within the program is a $7.16 billion fixed price incentive definitive contract to Bell Textron Inc. for primary aircraft development. Supporting contracts include engineering services delivered through the Responsive Strategic Sourcing for Services (RS3) vehicle, with notable awards to Torch Technologies ($154M) and Smartronix ($84.5M). Additional contracted work includes software development by Boeing ($3.2M), systems analysis training by Advanced Engineering Services, and program management services by BT3 Technology Services. Contract periods typically range from one to five years, with most awards made without set-aside designations. Key subcontractors include Koda Technologies, Modern Technology Solutions, and Brown Technologies. Primary place of performance appears centered around U.S. Army aviation facilities, with significant work occurring at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The Department of the Army serves as the primary contracting authority, predominantly utilizing firm-fixed-price and fixed-price incentive contract types.
Quick answers
What is FLRAA?
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has FLRAA obligated on contracts?
9 contract awards are coded to FLRAA, and their actions have obligated $4,148,476,021 since fiscal year 2020.
Who are the top contractors on FLRAA?
The contractors obligated the most on FLRAA contracts are Bell Textron Inc. ($4,015,209,149), Torch Technologies Inc. ($74,207,865) and Smartronix, LLC ($42,723,530).
How much did FLRAA obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to FLRAA obligated $1,164,460,292 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for FLRAA?
The latest contract award coded to FLRAA is W58RGZ25P0015, awarded to Chelton LIMITED on June 9, 2025.
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