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U.S. Army Selects M1 for Flight School Next Program

The U.S. Army M1 Support Services to train new pilots as part of the Flight School Next program, with the Robinson R66 helicopter replacing the UH-72 Lakota. The U.S. Army announced on Aug. 13, 2026, ...
Breaking Defense

Army picks M1 to lead Flight School Next pilot training program

The announcement is the culmination of a months-long competition to win a contract worth up to $10 billion over the next ...
AeroTime

US Army moves to Robinson R66 under $10B helicopter training program

The US Army is moving to the Robinson R66 for initial helicopter pilot training under a contract worth up to $10 billion.
Military Times

Army shifts helicopter training to a contractor-run model

Army aviation students participate in flight training at Fort Rucker, Alabama. (Staff Sgt. Austin Berner/U.S. Army) The U.S. Army is turning its helicopter pilot training over to civilian instructors ...
National Defense Magazine

JUST IN: Army Moving Toward ‘Embedded Training’ to Blend Live, Simulated Exercises

LONDON — The Army wants to “embed” more of its high-tech simulators into its real-world platforms and break down the barriers between the “boxes” that contain the software and the equipment soldiers ...
Stars and Stripes

Army expands program targeting recruits with specialized skills

The U.S. Army is adding more job fields to a program aimed at giving new recruits with unique skills a jump start into their careers. The Army on Wednesday said it will now include 17 new military ...