This sale may indicate a deepening of US-Mexico cooperation on counter-narcotics efforts. The modernization of Mexico's rotary-wing fleet could suggest a shift in the country's defense priorities, which may have implications for regional security and could benefit Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin in terms of future sales.
Mexico Expands Rotary Wing Fleet for Counter Narcotics Operations
The US Department of State has approved a potential $1.075 billion sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to the Government of Mexico. The sale, which includes 11 helicopters and 27 T700-GE-701D engines, aims to strengthen regional security and counter-narcotics operations. The principal contractor will be Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company. This development was reported by Unknown Source.
This sale may indicate a deepening of US-Mexico cooperation on counter-narcotics efforts. The modernization of Mexico's rotary-wing fleet could suggest a shift in the country's defense priorities, which may have implications for regional security and could benefit Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin in terms of future sales.
Mexico Expands Rotary Wing Fleet for Counter Narcotics Operations
The US Department of State has approved a potential $1.075 billion sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to the Government of Mexico. The sale, which includes 11 helicopters and 27 T700-GE-701D engines, aims to strengthen regional security and counter-narcotics operations. The principal contractor will be Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company. This development was reported by Unknown Source.