via USAF plans to release new RFI for Huey replacement

After so many failed attempts in recent years, it seems that the USAF is finally going to have the old UH-1Ns for ICBM bases support replaced. In this case, it will be another major military helicopter acquisition program, confirming the cyclic pattern of the industry, which is experiencing a dramatic standstill in the once bullish offshore market. Question is, what will be the actual mission requirements and hence how many contenders will offer their platforms?