Aviation Ground Support Equipment

Aviation Ground Support Equipment under the Army's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation budget activity, aims to enhance the functionality and maintenance of enduring and Future Vertical Lift (FVL) aircraft. The program's specific objectives include conducting testing and evaluation on critical ground support equipment to provide aircraft diagnostic, repair, and servicing capabilities required to support Army Aviation readiness. Priority efforts within this program include the development and integration of the Aviation Ground Power Unit (AGPU 1.1) and the Aircraft Cleaning and Deicing System (ACDS) to meet enduring and future Army aircraft servicing requirements.

The program's planned activities for FY 2024 include continuing the development and testing of AGPU 1.1 and integrating Pre-Planned Product Improvements (P3I) in support of Future Vertical Lift (FVL). Additionally, funding will be transferred in accordance with Title 15 USC §638. The acquisition strategy for this project involves testing and evaluating commercial items and modifying them for military use, with the production contract for AGPU 1.1 set to be awarded in FY24. The program aims to achieve these objectives while adjusting funding to support higher Army priorities.