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US Army Orders 16 UH-60M Black Hawks

Key Takeaways
  • US Army orders 16 UH-60M Black Hawks for $234.5 million.
  • Deliveries scheduled through June 2028.
  • Lockheed Martin and US Army negotiating production deal through 2033.
  • Contract supports up to 916 UH-60M helicopters for US forces and international customers.
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Strategic Implications

This order may indicate sustained demand for the UH-60M Black Hawk, suggesting a continued role for the helicopter in US military operations. The negotiation of a follow-on multiyear agreement could provide Lockheed Martin with a stable production outlook, which may benefit the company's long-term planning and investment in the programme.

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What Happened

Lockheed Martin Secures $234 Million Contract

The US Army has ordered 16 additional UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin under a $234.5 million contract, with deliveries scheduled to run through June 2028. The order is part of an existing multiyear agreement that supports potential purchases of up to 916 UH-60M helicopters for US forces and international customers. Lockheed Martin and the US Army are also negotiating a follow-on multiyear agreement that may remain in force through 2033, reflecting continued demand for the helicopter. This development was reported by Defence Industry Europe.

Source | Originally Published: September 17, 2023

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Key Takeaways
  • US Army orders 16 UH-60M Black Hawks for $234.5 million.
  • Deliveries scheduled through June 2028.
  • Lockheed Martin and US Army negotiating production deal through 2033.
  • Contract supports up to 916 UH-60M helicopters for US forces and international customers.
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Strategic Implications

This order may indicate sustained demand for the UH-60M Black Hawk, suggesting a continued role for the helicopter in US military operations. The negotiation of a follow-on multiyear agreement could provide Lockheed Martin with a stable production outlook, which may benefit the company's long-term planning and investment in the programme.

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What Happened

Lockheed Martin Secures $234 Million Contract

The US Army has ordered 16 additional UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin under a $234.5 million contract, with deliveries scheduled to run through June 2028. The order is part of an existing multiyear agreement that supports potential purchases of up to 916 UH-60M helicopters for US forces and international customers. Lockheed Martin and the US Army are also negotiating a follow-on multiyear agreement that may remain in force through 2033, reflecting continued demand for the helicopter. This development was reported by Defence Industry Europe.

Source | Originally Published: September 17, 2023

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