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Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has been awarded a $56.8 million contract modification (P00002 to W58RGZ-26-C-0008) for advanced procurement funding toward UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the US Army, bringing the total contract value to $121.8 million. Work will occur in Stratford, Connecticut, with completion expected by December 31, 2027, funded from fiscal year 2025 Army aircraft procurement budget. The Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal oversees the activity. The UH-60M Black Hawk, in service since 1978, is a medium-lift utility helicopter used for troop transport, supply delivery, search and rescue, and other missions. The article also notes recent international sales: Portugal ordered three Black Hawks, and US authorities approved a potential $1.5 billion Foreign Military Sale of 12 UH-60M helicopters to Austria. Additionally, Sikorsky received a $10.2 million contract for APX-123A Mode 5 retrofit work for Saudi Arabia.
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Sikorsky Aircraft has been awarded a contract modification valued at $56.8 million for advanced procurement funding toward UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for the US Army.
The adjustment, designated as modification P00002 to contract W58RGZ-26-C-0008, brings the total value of the agreement to $121.8 million.
Work and Funding Details
Work is scheduled to take place in Stratford, Connecticut, and is expected to be completed by 31 December 2027. The funding, drawn from the fiscal year 2025 Army aircraft procurement budget, was fully obligated at the time of the award.
The Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is overseeing the contracting activity.
About Sikorsky
Based in Stratford, Connecticut, Sikorsky is a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin.
About the UH-60 Black Hawk
The UH-60 Black Hawk, manufactured by Sikorsky, serves as a medium-lift utility helicopter. Key specifications include:
- Twin engines
- Reconfigurable cabin
- Maximum cargo capacity of 9,000 lbs
The aircraft's design supports a variety of missions, including:
- Troop transport
- Supply delivery
- Search and rescue operations under challenging conditions
- Medical evacuation
- Command-and-control operations
- Armed escort
- Electronic warfare
- Executive transport
The Black Hawk has been in service with the US Army since 1978, and multiple international customers have acquired or placed orders for different variants.
Recent International Orders
Earlier this month, the Portuguese Army ordered three UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters as part of its effort to update its rotary fleet under the Support, Protection and Evacuation Helicopters (HAPE) project. According to the Portuguese Army, this contract will enhance strategic capability and increase operational readiness.
Last month, Sikorsky was awarded a $10.2 million contract for non-recurring engineering and retrofit work for APX-123A Mode 5 capability, funded through US Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to Saudi Arabia, with completion expected by the end of 2030.
Separately, US authorities approved a potential FMS to Austria in June 2026 for 12 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters — an estimated $1.5 billion deal that also includes equipment, support, and training.
Source
Army TechnologyWestern
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Sikorsky receives $56.8 million contract modification for UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for US Army