Future Long Range Assault Aircraft

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.