The UH-72A Lakota is the U.S. Army's new multi-mission helicopter. Selected in June 2006 following a rigorous evaluation, it combines operational capability, reliability and affordability, fulfilling all of the Army's requirements for speed, range, endurance and overall performance. As an in-production helicopter with FAA IFR certification, the UH-72A meets the Army's commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) acquisition strategy.