# Army Discusses Future Vertical Lift Priorities

At AUSA Annual 2024 on October 16, U.S. Army aviation and acquisition leaders and Bell strategic-pursuits executive Jeffrey Schloesser discussed the Army’s Future Vertical Lift (FVL) initiative, including troop transport and close air support capabilities. The discussion provided industry with insight into program priorities, but announced no solicitation, funding, or registration details; it is market intelligence rather than a specific bid opportunity.

- Contractors developing Army aviation capabilities can use the identified troop-transport and close-air-support missions to frame relevant offerings and business discussions.
- The participation of Army Futures Command, the FVL Cross-Functional Team, and the DEVCOM Aviation & Missile Center makes the discussion relevant to understanding the Army organizations involved in shaping FVL priorities.
- Companies should distinguish this program discussion from an active procurement: the announcement supplies no contract value, solicitation, or submission timeline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (Army)
- Army Futures Command (AFC)
- Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team (FVL CFT)
- Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center (DEVCOM AvMC)

### Vendors
- Bell (Event presenter; executive participated as a guest speaker)

### Sources
- [Discussion at AUSA: The State of Future Vertical Lift](https://www.defensenews.com/native/bell/2024/10/15/discussion-at-ausa-the-state-of-future-vertical-lift) - Defense News