Bell Textron Secures Major Military Contract | Texas News

Bell Textron just snagged a $43 million contract to build 32 gearboxes for the Marine Corps’ AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters, marking a major win as they ramp up production in Fort Worth by June 2030. Despite recent workforce cuts and furloughs aimed at staying competitive, Bell is doubling down on future wins — including a $600 million factory expansion for the Army’s next-gen MV-75 Cheyenne II, set to roll out by early 2027. The aerospace giant is clearly staying busy, securing its place in military aviation’s next chapter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7570ae0b6cc173fd