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Pentagon advances Army helicopter training and SM-3 production amid Golden Dome push

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The U.S. Army selected M1 Support Services for its Flight School Next program, centered on Robinson R66 helicopters replacing the UH-72 Lakota, while the Pentagon signed seven-year agreements with Boeing and RTX to expand production of SM-3 Block IIA and IB components as missile defense priorities shift.

Discovered 2026-08-14T05:35:29.187229-07:00 | 2026-08-14T05:35:29.187229-07:00

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  • The Army’s Flight School Next award will introduce the Robinson R66 as its next rotary-wing trainer, replacing the UH-72 Lakota and shaping future pilot-training capacity.
  • Seven-year Boeing and RTX agreements target increased production of SM-3 Block IIA and Block IB components, supporting the Pentagon’s effort to expand critical missile-defense inventories.
  • The Missile Defense Agency is transferring older programs and prioritizing newer technologies as the administration pursues a multilayered “Golden Dome” architecture, signaling a shift in investment priorities.

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