Collins Aerospace, a business unit of RTX, has been awarded a five‑system contract to supply key components for the U.S. Army’s MV‑75 Future Long‑Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA). The systems include main power generation, an interconnect drive system, a SmartProbe air data system, cockpit seating, and an ice protection system.
The contract, administered by the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal under Contract No. W58RGZ‑23‑C‑0001, will be executed across seven states—Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and West Virginia. The financial value of the award was not disclosed in the announcement.
The FLRAA program is the Army’s first clean‑sheet rotorcraft design in a generation, intended to deliver twice the speed and range of the current UH‑60 Black Hawk fleet. Collins Aerospace’s involvement in five core systems positions it as a critical supplier and underscores the program’s emphasis on digital engineering and a modular open‑systems approach. "The Army’s new generation of rotorcraft needs to fly farther and faster, and we’re committed to helping Bell accelerate delivery of that advanced performance with Collins’ military‑grade commercial technology," said Troy Brunk, president of Collins Aerospace.
Collins Aerospace also highlighted its readiness to support the aircraft for the next 50 years, citing its global manufacturing and service capabilities. "We have ready‑now manufacturing and service capabilities around the globe to ensure the Army can urgently deliver, modernize and sustain the MV‑75 FLRAA for the next 50 years," Brunk added. Bell’s senior vice president and program director, Ryan Ehinger, noted that the partnership would deliver a high‑performing, reliable aircraft for the Army’s future combat needs.
This contract win complements RTX’s broader defense portfolio, which reported 2025 sales exceeding $88 billion and a workforce of more than 180,000 employees. RTX has recently secured other significant contracts, including a $6.6 billion award for Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engines for the F‑35 program and a $174.1 million contract for Army Aviation Software Support from SOCOM. The FLRAA contract further strengthens RTX’s position in the future vertical lift market and supports the Army’s modernization strategy.
The announcement reinforces Collins Aerospace’s role as a key partner in the Army’s next‑generation rotorcraft program and highlights the company’s ability to deliver advanced, commercial‑grade technology to meet demanding military requirements.
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