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2026
2 September The site builds more Rolls-Royce defence products than any other worldwide.

Rolls-Royce completes $1bn Indiana investment

The decade-long upgrade has modernised advanced manufacturing across Rolls-Royce's West Lafayette campus.

16 July

ReleaseSyensqo advanced materials power US Army's MV-75 Cheyenne

18 June The first wing, completed in February, was fabricated with 90% fewer labour hours compared to the initial V-22 wing build.

Bell completes first two wing structures for the MV-75

The next step of the build assembly involves mating the wing structures with the fuselage, currently being assembled at the Wichita Assembly Center, and the Nacelle, which is also progressing through assembly.

6 May

Bell and KAI pursue Korean MV-75 military rotorcraft program

South Korea’s future utility helicopter requirement has focused attention on tiltrotor speed, interoperability and industrial cooperation opportunities.

30 April Production has already begun at the site, which forms part of a wider US manufacturing network supporting the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme.

Bell opens Wichita line to build next-generation Cheyenne

The facility will manufacture fuselages for the US Army’s FLRAA as part of an accelerated programme aimed at delivering a faster, longer-range aircraft.

22 April Modular system design ensures the aircraft can adapt as mission requirements evolve.

Bell MV-75 development continues under Cheyenne II designation

The aircraft's long-range assault capability is expected to reshape how forces are deployed in contested environments, enabling faster response across further operational distances.

16 April The MV-75 FLRAA is designed to deliver roughly twice the speed and range of the Army’s current rotorcraft fleet.

Collins supplies key systems for US Army’s next-gen FLRAA

Work across multiple US sites will support delivery of key onboard systems for the Army’s first clean sheet rotorcraft in decades.

15 January The light offers upgrade potential for future variants of the MV-75, including laser tracking and EO/IR system integration.

Honeywell supplies LED landing search light for MV-75

The system strengthens Honeywell’s contribution to the U.S. Army programme alongside its previously selected thermal management and power solutions.

2025
17 December

ReleaseBell’s collaboration with U.S. Army and NASA validating the MV-75 FLRAA’s flight performance

16 December

ReleaseRolls-Royce begins AE 1107 engine testing to power MV-75 FLRAA for Army prototypes

17 November

ReleaseAcutec lands major defense contract bringing high-skilled jobs and growth to Meadville

16 October

Curtiss-Wright equips Bell’s MV-75 with encrypted recorder technology

Encrypted cockpit voice and flight data recorders have been developed for Bell’s MV-75 FLRAA aircraft under Curtiss-Wright’s Defence Electronics segment.

9 October Marotta’s inverter will enable efficient operation of onboard systems for the MV-75, while meeting strict size and weight limits.

Marotta supplies static inverter for Bell MV-75

Marotta Controls had been chosen by Bell Textron to supply a static inverter for the MV-75 FLRAA, marking its entry into DC-to-AC technology.

25 September

ReleaseBell selects Eaton to provide aerial refueling probe for the MV-75 FLRAA

19 June Bell’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor is the selected platform for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme.

Bell selects Honeywell’s Attune and APU for FLRAA

Bell Textron chose the 36-150 APU and Attune thermal system to support the Army’s long-range future assault aircraft programme.

20 May

ReleaseBell demonstrates Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) Virtual Prototype to U.S. Army

16 May

ReleaseG.W. Lisk Company to participate in Team FLRAA as a supplier to the U.S. Army’s new Future Long Range Assault Aircraft

13 May

ReleaseW. L. Gore & Associates joins Team FLRAA as a wire and cable supplier for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program

8 May LAST Armor protection uses high-performance fibres and advanced ceramics for traditional ballistic defence.

QinetiQ supplies LAST Armor for U.S. Army's FLRAA integration

The company was contracted through Integris Composites to support survivability system integration for the U.S. Army's long-range assault aircraft.

24 April

Bell selects Materion SupremEX composite for FLRAA prototype

SupremEX material was sourced to reduce weight while maintaining strength and reliability for long-range tiltrotor aircraft operation.

3 April The Digital Backbone allows upgrades without involving the primary integrator, cutting time and cost.

GE joins Bell to deliver FLRAA avionics and Digital Backbone

The FLRAA programme has moved into its next phase as the US Army approved Milestone B for engineering and manufacturing development under Bell's lead.

25 March

ReleaseLynx selected by Bell to power the U.S. Army's Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

27 February Safran’s involvement ensures precise and reliable flight data throughout FLRAA’s development process.

Safran to provide flight testing systems for FLRAA

The company will supply onboard and ground testing solutions for six aircraft developed by Bell for the Army’s modernisation effort.

26 February

ReleaseAcutec Precision Aerospace announces selection for Team FLRAA

16 January Woodward has a long-standing history of supplying electromechanical components to Moog for flight control systems in commercial and military applications.

Woodward will supply position sensors for FLRAA

The agreement with Moog will enhance the operational capabilities of the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft. The actuators enable the transition between vertical takeoff and landing and forward flight.

2024
19 December Mark Foust (Northwest ISD Superintendent), Robert Allen (President of the Fort Worth EDP), Mattie Parker (Fort Worth Mayor), Andy Eads (Denton County Judge), Greg Abbott (Texas Governor), and Lisa Atherton (President and CEO, Bell).

Bell picks Denton County for FLRAA components

Bell is committed to establishing future manufacturing locations to deliver the first fielded aircraft by the early 2030s and do its part to revolutionise U.S. Army aviation.

13 November

ReleaseBell Textron selects Integris Composites as armor supplier for U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

13 November

Bell selects Wichita for FLRAA fuselage assembly

Supporting work will take place at several of Bell’s advanced manufacturing facilities in Texas, including Bell’s Advanced Composite Center in Fort Worth, and final assembly of the aircraft will occur in Amarillo.

23 August

ReleaseEast/West Industries, Inc. selected by Bell for Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

15 August Tim Kirk, Todd T. Royer, Vince D’Arienzo, Jeff Cross, and Maj. Gen. Tom O’Connor.

Toray's extra capacity supports U.S. Army's FLRAA

The upgrade doubles the production capacity of the TORAYCA T1100 carbon fibre, a component in the U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft.

7 August The United States Army has approved the Milestone B decision for the Future Long Range Assault Aircraft, marking the beginning of the weapon system’s Program of Record.

Bell’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft enters milestone B

The aircraft will fly twice as far and twice as fast as the current fleet. By utilising mature tiltrotor technology coupled with an innovative digital engineering approach it will be reliable, affordable and high-performing.

15 May

ReleaseSafran selected by Bell to provide electrical power generation for the U.S. Army’s new Future Long Range Assault Aircraft

20 March Eaton has been a member of Bell's FLRAA team for the last decade, supporting system design and analysis; component design, qualification and integration; and flight testing.

Bell selects Eaton hydraulics for Future Long Range Assault Aircraft

Eaton will supply the aircraft's hydraulic power generation and hydraulic conveyance components in addition to oil swivels, hydraulic panels and maintenance-free accumulators.

14 March Cutting the ribbon in Arlingrton, TX.

Work begins at Bell's latest weapon systems integration lab

The facility supports end-to-end integration of fly-by-wire systems with avionics, electrical, hydraulic, flight controls, and mission and sensor systems for multiple current and future programs, manned and unmanned.

2023
5 October The Bell V-280 Valor.

Bell confirms Safran landing gear for the FLRAA project

The landing gear expert company currently works with more than 25 airframers, and has been a committed partner in the Bell tiltrotor program since 2018.

7 September

ReleaseGE Aerospace selected by Bell for V-280 Valor Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft

31 August Doubling the speed and range of conventional helicopters, the Bell V-280 Valor will provide unmatched operational agility to self-deploy and perform a multitude of vertical lift missions currently unachievable.

Moog gains design contract for Bell's V-280 Valor

Works will include ruddervator, flaperon and swashplate actuators, active force feel inceptor system, pylon conversion actuators, flight control computers, power converter units and some hydraulics.

22 August

ReleaseAstronics Corporation selected by Bell to develop electrical power and distribution system for U.S. Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft

26 July

Nexus scale model enters the wind tunnel

Testing will validate the performance, stability and control of the vehicle design to confirm preliminary configuration, range, and speed estimates, as well as how the rotors interact with the vehicle aerodynamics.

2022
5 December

ReleaseTextron's Bell V-280 Valor chosen as new U.S. Army long-range assault aircraft

2021
1 July The V-280 Valor tiltrotor future vertical lift technology demonstrator is retired from flight.

Bell pitches flight-tested Valor for the army's FLRAA

The V-280 Valor has marked the completion of its three-year flight-test program with a series of demonstrations to highlight its revolutionary performance during more than 214 hours of flight.

13 May Safran Landing Systems will provide the landing gear system for the Bell Valor 280.

Safran is selected for V-280 Valor landing gear and braking

Experience with the V-22 Osprey will be invaluable now that Safran has been selected to provide landing gear and braking systems for the V-280 Valor program. Four sites in Europe and North America will play a part.

2020
21 July

ReleaseAstronics awarded contracts by Bell to develop electrical power systems for FARA and FLRAA programs

3 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace's thermoplastic components flight tested on Bell V-280 Valor

17 March

ReleaseBell V-280 Valor team selected to continue in Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft competition

2019
18 December

ReleaseBeyond expectation: the Bell V-280 Valor delivers results

20 June

ReleaseGKN Aerospace delivers thermoplastic composite components for Bell V-280 Valor

21 May

ReleaseV-280 Valor scores top marks during low-speed agility testing

15 April

ReleaseLockheed Martin's 360-degree pilot visual system completes first flight on Bell V-280 Valor

21 March

ReleaseBell and Rolls-Royce collaborate on advanced propulsion systems