THREE teams including Leidos, Paramount USA and Vertex have been selected to enter the final phase of the US Special Forces Command, SOCOM, Armed Overwatch aircraft flight demonstration programme, which could see around 75 aircraft acquired for over the $1 billion programme.
The teams were among five teams awarded a total of $19.3 million for prototype demonstrations and will advance the Bronco II aircraft to the Phase III Operational Prototype Demonstration later this month.
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In his remarks, Chairman of Paramount Group, Ivor Ichikowitz, on Thursday, said: “We believe that Bronco II is the definitive next generation aircraft, which has been designed to be future-proofed against evolving operational requirements in the asymmetrical battlespace specifically inhabited by SOCOM.
“Through our partnerships with Leidos, we are looking forward to building upon our 27-year legacy of designing and…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
