OCTOBER 13TH | 7:30 - 8:30 AM EST

THE STATE OF FUTURE VERTICAL LIFT

Join us in Room 204AB at the Walter E Convention Center or watch the livestream below.

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Future Vertical Lift represents one of the Army’s most ambitious modernization priorities, promising greater speed, range, and adaptability in the skies. But progress is measured not only in engineering milestones, but also in how lessons from Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific reshape requirements. The conversation now is whether the program is aligned with evolving threats and on track to deliver platforms that can dominate in contested environments. In this panel event, Defense News will assess the status of Future Vertical Lift, examine its next steps, and explore how shifting global conflicts are shaping its trajectory.

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SPEAKING:

Col. Jeffrey Poquette

Project Manager, FLRAA

U.S. Army

Maj. Gen. Clair Gill

Army Aviation Center of Excellence Commander

U.S. Army

Brig. Gen. Cain Baker

Director, Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team

U.S. Army

Brig. Gen. David Phillips

Program Executive Officer, Aviation

U.S. Army

Ryan Ehinger

SVP, FLRAA

Bell

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Defense News is hosting a series of panel discussions during AUSA Annual, October 13, 14, and 15. Both in-person and online options to attend are available.