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US Army Orders 16 More UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters

September 19, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US Army orders 16 more UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters.
Contract modification worth $234.5 million.
Total contract value now $356.3 million.
Production to take place at Sikorsky's Stratford plant.

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Strategic Implications

This order may indicate the US Army's continued reliance on the UH-60M Black Hawk, suggesting a long-term commitment to the platform. The contract modification could also signal a shift in production priorities, which may impact Sikorsky's manufacturing capacity and potentially benefit the company's position in the defense market.

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What Happened

Sikorsky Wins $234 Million Contract Modification For New Aircraft

The US Army has awarded Sikorsky a $234.5 million contract modification to build 16 new UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, bringing the total value of the underlying contract to $356.3 million. The new aircraft will be produced at Sikorsky’s plant in Stratford, Connecticut, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2028. This development follows a separate $140 million foreign military sale of four UH-60L Black Hawks to Argentina, as reported by The Defence Blog.

Source | Originally Published: September 12, 2026

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