Sikorsky Delivers UH-60MX Optionally Manned Helicopter
The US Army has taken delivery of its optionally manned UH-60MX Blackhawk from Sikorsky, intended as a test platform to explore operational possibilities.
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Air
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Air
US Army Continues UH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter Orders
While the MV-75 tiltrotor selected for FLRAA continues its tests, the US Army, planning to keep its fleet of UH-60 helicopters, is continuing with new orders.
Air
Unmanned Systems
Sikorsky Introduces U-Hawk Unmanned Utility Helicopter
Following the tests with the MATRIX autonomy kit on the UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter for unmanned use, Sikorsky unveiled the U-Hawk as the finalised solution.
Air
The US Navy signs a $10.8 deal for 99 CH-53K Helos
The US Navy and Sikorsky struck a contract for $10.8 billion to provide up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to the Marine Corps by 2034.
Air
Analysis
China’s Compound Coaxial Helicopter Prototype Breaks Cover
After the maiden flight of China’s tiltrotor, another high-speed rotorcraft prototype as a compound coaxial helicopter similar to S-97 made its appearance.
Unmanned Systems
FPV Drone Brings Down Colombian Police Black Hawk, 12 Dead
An explosive-laden FPV drone used by a cocaine-trafficking militia downed a Police UH-60 near Amalfi, killing 12 and exposing gaps in rotary-wing defence.
Air
Logistics
Sikorsky Starts Assembling Israel’s CH-53K Pere Fleet
U.S. Sikorsky has started assembling 12 CH-53K heavy-lift helicopters. The helicopters will be delivered in 2028 to replace the previous Yas'ur fleet.
Air
Defence Politics
Poland Halts Black Hawk Deal Amid Strategic Reshuffle
Poland calls off its plan to buy 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters due to the changes in military objectives caused by new threats and the situation in Ukraine.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Lockheed Martin Halts Parts of TUHP due to US Sanctions
Citing ongoing CAATSA consequences on Turkish organisations and people, Lockheed Martin announced a partial suspension of its participation in the TUHP.
Engine and Transmission
T901 Turboshaft Engine Makes First Ground Run on UH-60M
GE Aerospace's T901 Improved Turbine Engine to succeed T701 turboshaft performed its first ground run onboard the UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopter.
Air
Argentine Army to Replace UH-1H with Black Hawk Helicopters
The Argentine Army published in the Official Gazette the call for a public tender to purchase second-hand Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
Air
Unmanned Systems
UH-60M Helicopter Set to Receive Autonomy Kit
DARPA has awarded a contract to Sikorsky for integrating the MATRIX autonomous flight kit on a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter.
Navy / Maritime
Ammunition
India Acquires MK 54 MOD 0 Lightweight Torpedo
US State Department approved a possible FMS to India of MK 54 Torpedoes and related equipment for an estimated cost of $175 million.
Air
TUSAŞ Delivers T70 Helicopter to the Turkish Air Force
The General Manager of Turkish Aerospace (TUSAŞ), Dr. Mehmet Demiroğlu, announced the delivery of the T70 General-Purpose Helicopter to the Air Force Command.
Engine and Transmission
T901 Turboshaft Engines Arrive for Integration
Two General Electric T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE) have arrived at Sikorsky facilities for integration on Black Hawk utility helicopters.
Air
Sale of 36 UH-60M Black Hawk for $ 2 Billion 855 Million
The U.S. approved 36 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter sales to Sweden, Brazil, and Austria with various configurations valued at $ 2 billion 855 million.
