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Autonomy in Action! In the link to the December Army Aviation Association of America article, Brig. Gen. Cain Baker, Director, #FVLCFT lays out the Experimental Demonstration Gateway Event (EDGE) 24. #EDGE24 showcased the latest advancements in autonomous technologies for Launched Effects (LE) from US Army Aviation stakeholders and Industry partners. With 28 industry and government surrogates flying over 190 hours, we saw significant progress in autonomous operations, including: Autonomous machine-to-machine communication Dynamic route modification and execution The future of warfare is here, and we're leading the charge. Stay tuned for future updates on #FVL focused experimentation and the development of Launched Effects technologies! #EDGE24 #LaunchedEffects #Autonomy Army Futures Command I Futures and Concepts Center I Army Futures Command Team I PEO Aviation I U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence I U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center I @

Interested to see and hear the plan for Project Convergence Capstone 6 (PC-C6). PC-C6 with provide Army Futures Command and the Futures and Concepts Center with the platform to push the boundaries of US Army modernization. #ProjectConvergence #ArmyModernization #ContinuousTransformation Army Futures Command Team

The Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) will be a next-gen combat capability that will provide the US Army with the speed, range, and surprise to present multiple dilemmas to the enemy. #FLRAA Army Futures Command I Futures and Concepts Center I Army Futures Command Team I PEO Aviation I U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence I U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command I U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center

With what we saw from the US Army and #ContinousTransformation in 2024. Can’t wait to see what new technology we see in the hands of our #warfighters in 2025. Army Futures Command I Army Futures Command Team

The #FVLCFT bid a fond farewell to Lt. Col. Ryan Kelly, Operations Officer, on December 18th. Brig. Gen. Cain Baker, Director of the Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team, presented Lt. Col. Kelly, who is retiring with the prestigious Legion of Merit award, honoring his exceptional service and contributions not only during his time with the team, but throughout his distinguished career. Lt. Col. Kelly's dedication, leadership, and expertise will be deeply missed, and we wish him all the best as he embarks on his next chapter. Army Futures Command I U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence I U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center I Futures and Concepts Center I PEO Aviation

From our family to yours. Happy Holidays.

The #FVLCFT bid a fond farewell to Mr. Chris Manning, Senior Operations Research Analyst (Australian ESEP), on December 18th. Brig. Gen. Cain Baker, Director of the Future Vertical Lift Cross Functional Team, presented Mr. Manning with a commemorative plaque in recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedication to the team during his time with them. In a heartfelt gesture of appreciation, Mr. Manning reciprocated with a special gift to the Cross Functional Team. He presented Brig. Gen. Baker with a traditional Australian Slouch Hat, a iconic symbol of Australian military heritage, on behalf of the team. The hat, which originated with the Victorian Mounted Rifles of the Australian Army in 1885, was accompanied by three Australian unit coins, representing the Army Aviation Command, the Defense Science and Technology Group, and Mr. Manning's last command. The team will deeply miss Mr. Manning's expertise and camaraderie when he and his family return to Australia early next year. His contributions and friendship have made a lasting impact, and we wish him and his family all the best as they return home to Australia. Army Futures Command Team I U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence I PEO Aviation

Future Tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System (FTUAS) will provide Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs) with an organic reconnaissance and surveillance operations capability. #FTUAS ability to collect, develop, and report actionable intelligence to the maneuver commander will allow the US Army to maintain dominance during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). Army Futures Command I U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence I U.S. Army DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center | Futures and Concepts Center