Press release
13/05/2025
W. L. Gore & Associates, a global leader in aerospace cables and materials, has joined Team FLRAA, bringing its technology to one of the U.S. Army’s most advanced modernization efforts. Gore’s high-speed data cables, durable power enablers, and high frequency RF assemblies will serve as interconnects for aircraft systems of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)—a next-generation vertical lift platform designed to fly twice as far, twice as fast as conventional rotorcraft.
The U.S. Army’s FLRAA program, led by Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company will redefine the battlefield through enhanced speed, range, survivability, and operational flexibility. Team FLRAA brings together suppliers to mitigate technical risks, bolster survivability, and amplify lethality for FLRAA.
"Joining Team FLRAA reflects our deep commitment to supporting the next generation of Army aviation. Our high-speed data cable technologies will enable integration of the latest mission focused capabilities, ensuring connectivity and reliability needed to keep warfighters mission-ready from day one." - Stacia Paoli, Business Development Manager
Gore’s portfolio of products will deliver the high-speed connectivity needed for the digital backbone, integrated avionics, navigation, and mission systems—enabling real-time data sharing, system performance, and rapid decision-making in complex environments.
As a proud member of Team FLRAA, Gore remains dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technologies, supporting the program’s unified objectives, and ensuring the long-term success of this transformational aircraft.
This material is based upon work supported by the Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal under Contract No. W58RGZ-23-C-0001. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal.