From Flightglobal:
The US Marine Corps issued a request for information for its Attack Utility Replacement Aircraft (AURA) programme, formally launching its search for a rotorcraft to succeed the Vietnam War-era Bell UH-1 utility and AH-1 attack helicopters.
The requirements are for a 295 kts cruise with a combat radius of over 400 miles which exceeds the latest FLRAA spec. Submission of responses are by Jan 2020. The question is will Boeing stick with the SB-1 (which by Sikorsky’s last press release has yet to reach 15 kts), make an independent response, or beg Bell to let them partner on Bell’s 280 based response?
Would expect some indication by AUSA in mid-October.