Future Vertical Lift Poised to Get Army Out of the Acquisition Dark Ages



WASHINGTON The Army has an ambitious plan to develop, build and acquire a new family of vertical lift aircraft expected to come online in the 2030s. But naysayers often point to the service's muddied track record in acquiring new weapons systems, particularly new helicopters.But this time it will be different, according to Brig. Gen. Frank Tate, the director of Army aviation in the service's Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for operations, planning and training. Read More