What Happened
Sikorsky Delivers H-60Mx Model For Rigorous Testing
The US Army has officially received its first Black Hawk helicopter modified to fly with or without a pilot, known as the H-60Mx model. The aircraft, delivered by Sikorsky, will undergo rigorous testing by the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command in the coming months. The goal is to seamlessly transition between manned, optionally piloted, and fully autonomous modes. This capability is part of the Army’s vision to mature and qualify pilot-supported autonomy, as outlined in the Army Transformation Initiative. The delivery was announced in a press release by Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky, as reported by Breaking Defense.