Bell Helicopter is nearing first flight for the V-280 Valor, its newest tiltrotor helicopter. Bell is developing the Valor as part of the Army's program to develop a future medium-lift helicopter to replace its fleet of Black Hawks. Bell is building and testing the Valor at its Amarillo, Texas, production facility.
Gen. CQ Brown said military leaders are working closely with Israeli forces to ensure U.S. troops are kept safe during their humanitarian mission in Gaza.
