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Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

A new advanced military helicopter being developed for the U.S. Army to replace older helicopter models, designed for longer ranges and higher speeds.

Procurement

The act of buying or obtaining goods and services, in this case, military aircraft, for government use.

Full-rate production

The stage in a defense program when manufacturing of a weapon system or aircraft begins at its maximum planned capacity after all testing and evaluations are complete.

Low-rate early production

An initial phase of manufacturing a limited number of items before full-scale production, often used to refine manufacturing processes and provide early versions for use or further testing.

Warfighter

A military combatant, typically referring to soldiers, sailors, airmen, or marines directly engaged in operations.

Industrial base

The network of companies, factories, and skilled workers that design, develop, and manufacture products for the military.

Modular open systems architecture (MOSA)

A design approach for systems that uses standardized, interchangeable components and interfaces, making it easier to upgrade, replace, or add new features in the future.