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Army's Black Hawk Milestone Threatened by Budget Cuts

5/17/2025

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The U.S. Army achieved a significant milestone by hovering a Black Hawk helicopter with the innovative General Electric T901 engine, marking progress in the Improved Turbine Engine Program. Yet, the program's future hangs in the balance as looming budget cuts threaten funding, leaving its fate tied to the fiscal 2026 budget decisions.

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Story summary

The U.S. Army achieved a significant milestone by hovering a Black Hawk helicopter with the innovative General Electric T901 engine, marking progress in the Improved Turbine Engine Program. Yet, the program's future hangs in the balance as looming budget cuts threaten funding, leaving its fate tied to the fiscal 2026 budget decisions.