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America’s military operations are constantly evolving. From boot camp to boots on the ground, anchor Ryan Robertson provides in-depth coverage of international armed conflicts and the latest technological developments in weaponry worldwide.

The team looks at the Bell V-280 Valor and the company's training helicopter, the Bell 505, in this week's weapon of the week.

Exploring the Bell 505, potential next-gen trainer: Weapon of the Week

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Full Story Fiscal year 2025 is shaping up to be a significant one for the U.S. Army’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program, known as the Bell V-280 Valor. After successfully hitting all the marks for Milestone B, the program has moved into the engineering and manufacturing phase. This phase includes the development of six prototypes, with the first flight expected in 2026 and initial fielding by 2030 and that’s why it’s our weapon of the week. What is the Bell V-280 Valor used for? The Bell V-280 Valor is designed for a variety of missions, including air assault and…

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