What Happened
Sikorsky Secures Additional Helicopter Order Amid Ongoing Production
The US Army has awarded Sikorsky a $234 million contract to build 16 additional UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, extending the program past 2027. The agreement brings the cumulative contract value to over $356 million, with work expected to be completed by June 30, 2028. Sikorsky has built Black Hawks for the Army since 1978, with over 5,000 helicopters and variants produced. The UH-60M remains the Army’s primary tactical utility helicopter, used for various missions. This contract was reported by an unknown source.