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The tiltrotor Future Long Range Assault Aircraft isn’t just about tomorrow’s fight — it’s about today’s readiness. When the balloon goes up — and it will — our troops must arrive with the speed, reach and protection that only a next-generation tiltrotor can deliver. Congress, DOD, Army leaders — don’t wait. Warfighters can’t afford to. Let’s get FLRAA in their hands — now.



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