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29 July

DARPA has selected Sikorsky's MATRIX autonomy system for all five EVADE programme platforms.

Sikorsky advances Nomad 100 through EVADE testing

The twin prop-rotor combines vertical take-off and landing with fixed-wing speed and range, extending Sikorsky's autonomous aircraft portfolio.

27 April

ReleaseSikorsky and Robinson Unmanned secure U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous aerial logistics program

25 March

MATRIX integration will extend autonomy capability across UH-60A, UH-60L and UH-60M variants.

Sikorsky advances Black Hawk autonomy with UH-60MX delivery

The UH-60MX becomes the U.S. Army’s first Black Hawk equipped with full-authority fly-by-wire controls, enabling seamless operation in both piloted and optionally piloted modes.

10 March

ReleaseSikorsky collaborates with Robinson Helicopter Company to integrate MATRIX autonomy into Robinson R66 TurbineTruck

13 October

ReleaseSikorsky converts Black Hawk into U-Hawk, a battle-ready autonomous UAS

9 October

The Nomad will serve both defence and civilian organisations worldwide.

Sikorsky expands Nomad family of hybrid-electric VTOLs

Designed to blend helicopter agility with fixed-wing range, the hybrid-electric Nomad family advances autonomous flight across defence and civilian domains.

3 September

ReleaseSikorsky and CAL FIRE join forces to enhance autonomous aerial firefighting technologies

1 May

ReleaseRain and Sikorsky test advanced aerial firefighting technologies using autonomous Black Hawk helicopter

7 February

ReleaseSikorsky completes flight tests of three Hellenic Navy MH-60R helicopters

20 January

ReleaseSikorsky delivers 5,000th “Hawk,” highlights versatility and future of iconic helicopter

10 November

Sikorsky demonstrates to the U.S. Army for the first time how an optionally piloted Black Hawk helicopter flying in autonomous mode could resupply forward forces. These uninhabited Black Hawk flights occurred in October at Yuma Proving Ground in Arizona. Photo: Sikorsky.

Partners prove more potential for the unmanned Black Hawk

Sikorsky is partnered with DARPA to develop autonomy technology to improve the flight safety and efficiency of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft. Sikorsky's MATRIX technology forms the core of DARPA's ALIAS project.

10 February

The UH-60 Black Hawk successfully flew for 30 minutes without anyone onboard.

Crewless Black Hawk flight proves DARPA's concept

ALIAS is designed for existing manned aircraft, enabling safe reduced crew operations. Adding high levels of automation, it also provides a platform for integrating autonomous capabilities tailored for specific missions.

7 December

ReleaseFAA issues certificate of airworthiness for the first type certified S-70M Black Hawk helicopter

27 February

ReleaseSikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter program awarded second low rate initial production contract as flight tests progress

11 October

ReleaseSikorsky ceremony showcases new Combat Rescue Helicopter

24 September

ReleaseSikorsky Combat Rescue Helicopter approved to enter production

6 June

ReleaseSikorsky flies Black Hawk with optionally piloted vehicle technology

17 May

ReleaseSikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter achieves first flight

27 February

ReleaseSikorsky HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopters prepare for flight test

18 September

ReleaseSikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter weapons system, operational flight trainers in final assembly

20 February

ReleaseFirst Sikorsky combat rescue helicopter enters final assembly

30 June

ReleaseSikorsky signs five-year production contract to build Black Hawk helicopters for U.S. Army

30 May

ReleaseU.S. Air Force Combat Rescue Helicopter reaches milestone, paving way for assembly, test and evaluation

2 March

ReleaseSikorsky transfers S-70i helicopter to Aselsan for Turkish Utility Helicopter Program Development

13 October

ReleaseSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, delivers 1000th H-60M Black Hawk helicopter to U.S. Army

12 July

ReleaseLockheed Martin explores adaptable weapons kit for international Black Hawk helicopter

11 July

ReleaseSikorsky, PZL Mielec and PGZ ink new agreement for BlackHawk cooperation at Farnborough International Airshow

23 June

ReleaseSikorsky accepts prototype Turkish Utility Helicopter from PZL Mielec

16 June

ReleaseApproved export licenses enable production start of Turkish Utility Helicopter Program

4 May

ReleaseSikorsky conducts Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) air vehicle preliminary design review

23 February

ReleaseTAQNIA Aeronautics and Sikorsky sign agreement to explore helicopter business opportunities in Saudi Arabia

4 March

ReleaseSikorsky and Turkey sign Black Hawk helicopter licensing and manufacturing agreements

19 September

ReleaseSikorsky to integrate and test enhanced Black Hawk helicopter capabilities

14 September

ReleasePhyre GOBIGGS system selected for UH-60 Black Hawk demonstration as part of AATD CTPD

12 December

ReleaseCIRCOR Aerospace selected by Sikorsky for BLACK HAWK helicopter landing gear

17 June

ReleaseSikorsky shows S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter for first time at major international venue

5 April

ReleaseNew flight test facility operational as first S-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter deliveries approach

4 March

ReleaseSikorsky Aircraft signs MOU with Australian searchlight innovator Trakka Corp.

3 March

ReleaseQuickstep & Sikorsky sign MOU on defence contracts and Quickstep process development

25 February

ReleaseLockheed Martin solicits for Australian industry partnership on MH-60R helicopter

15 December

ReleaseCPI Aero to manufacture Gunner Windows for Sikorsky for Black Hawk

15 November

ReleaseS-70i™ Black Hawk helicopter takes historic first flight in Poland

25 October

ReleaseFirst S-70i™ Black Hawk helicopter completes test flight program

7 September

ReleaseS-70i™ BLACK HAWK helicopter debuts at MSPO exhibition