AVX Aircraft Company, L3 Technologies Submit Proposal for U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft
December 20 2018 - 4:00PM
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– Companies Offer Revolutionary Attack
Reconnaissance Helicopter Enhanced With L3 Technology –
AVX Aircraft Company and L3 Technologies (NYSE:LLL) announced
today the submission of a joint proposal for the U.S. Army’s Future
Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) Competitive Prototype
program.
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The AVX/L3 solution combines AVX Aircraft’s rich history of
coaxial rotor platforms and propulsion systems with L3’s proven
products; systems engineering; weapons, sensor and communications
systems integration; and full-rate production capabilities to
provide the Army with an advanced modular armed reconnaissance and
light attack platform.
“The L3/AVX FARA proposal demonstrates our commitment to provide
innovative solutions for the Army’s modernization priorities,” said
Christopher E. Kubasik, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President of L3 Technologies. “Our significant engineering,
manufacturing, integration and test capabilities enable us to
deliver a cost-efficient and highly capable FARA platform. AVX
operates with the same agile and innovative culture as L3, which
allows us to successfully collaborate in advancing this
revolutionary design into the effective next-generation aircraft
the Army seeks.”
“L3’s deep experience in providing cutting-edge capabilities to
the U.S. Army and Special Operations communities fits very well
with AVX Aircraft’s expertise in clean-sheet helicopter design,”
said Troy Gaffey, AVX Aircraft Chairman and CEO. “We look forward
to showing the Army that we are the non-traditional solution they
are looking for to propel them into the future.”
Scheduled for a production program start in 2024, the FARA
aircraft will be an advanced, survivable and lethal solution with
unmatched growth potential. The Army has named the FARA as a top
modernization priority supported under the service’s new Futures
Command structure.
About AVX:
Founded in 2005, and headquartered in Benbrook, Texas, AVX
Aircraft Company employs helicopter industry veterans and
executives with deep experience across a spectrum of skill sets.
AVX has developed and has patented a unique compound helicopter
configuration with coaxial rotors and dual ducted fans that combine
proven technologies to achieve greater aerodynamic efficiency,
speed, range, fuel efficiency, Hover Out of Ground Effect (HOGE)
and utility than conventional helicopters. To learn more about AVX,
please visit the company’s website at www.avxaircraft.com.
About L3 Technologies:
L3 Technologies is an agile innovator and leading provider of
global ISR, communications and networked systems, and electronic
systems for military, homeland security and commercial aviation
customers. With headquarters in New York City and approximately
31,000 employees worldwide, L3 develops advanced defense
technologies and commercial solutions in pilot training, aviation
security, night vision and EO/IR, weapons, maritime systems and
space. The company reported 2017 sales of $9.6 billion.
To learn more about L3, please visit the company’s website at
www.L3T.com. L3 uses its website as a channel of distribution of
material company information. Financial and other material
information regarding L3 is routinely posted on the company’s
website and is readily accessible.
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