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News archive: Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawk

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawk, newest first.

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20 July

ReleaseSikorsky to integrate MATRIX autonomy into BETA Technologies' MV250

16 July

ReleaseVertical Aerospace and Near Earth Autonomy partner to equip Valo aircraft for uncrewed defence and commercial operations

15 July The aircraft will join the RescEU pool for cross-border emergency deployment.

ČLS and United Rotorcraft join Czech FireHawk program

The Sikorsky S‑70 FireHawk helicopters are being built for the Czech Republic Ministry of the Interior under a partnership with Česká letecká servisní and United Rotorcraft.

16 June

ReleaseCendry Capital launches aerospace and defence platform anchored by rotorcraft manufacturer VAERO

28 April

ReleaseNear Earth Autonomy awarded program to prototype autonomous logistics aircraft for U.S. Marine Corps

27 April

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

15 April

ReleaseRTX's Raytheon completes first flight test for RAIVEN sensing system

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.

16 March Technologies developed through the partnership are expected to feed into Saab’s wider product portfolio.

ReleaseU.S. Army contracts Elbit America for rotorcraft Heads Up Displays

10 March

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

3 February

ReleaseSkyryse achieves $1.15B valuation, raises over $300M Series C to advance certification and scaling of its universal operating system for flight, SkyOS

22 December 2025

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives Long-Term Agreement (LTA) from Sikorsky for UH-60M Black Hawk program

20 November 2025

ReleaseBETA Technologies builds out autonomous capabilities

13 October 2025

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

9 October 2025 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.

7 October 2025

ReleasePZL Mielec celebrates production of the 700th Black Hawk helicopter cabin

3 September 2025

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

19 June 2025 Bell’s V-280 Valor tiltrotor is the selected platform for the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme.

Bell selects Honeywell’s Attune and APU for FLRAA

Bell Textron chose the 36-150 APU and Attune thermal system to support the Army’s long-range future assault aircraft programme.

1 May 2025

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

20 March 2025

GE commits nearly $1 billion to U.S. manufacturing

Investments will expand production for commercial and military engines, scale advanced materials and strengthen supplier networks across 16 states.

6 February 2025

ReleaseFalcon Jacksonville joins VAERO: expanding aerospace & defense capabilities

29 January 2025

ReleaseGE Aerospace T901 engine powers Black Hawk for first time in successful ground runs

29 January 2025

ReleaseSikorsky begins Black Hawk ground runs with U.S. Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines

23 January 2025

CPI Aero secures $4.3 million for Black Hawk gunner windows

The company's multiple new contracts, which strengthen its support for Sikorsky's fleet operations, are set to span five years.

14 January 2025

ReleaseSkyryse, U.S. Army partner to make helicopters more capable, easier to fly, and optionally-piloted

14 January 2025

ReleaseKopin receives additional $2 million follow-on microdisplay order in support of rotary and fixed wing pilot helmet mounted display

13 November 2024

ReleaseBell Textron selects Integris Composites as armor supplier for U.S. Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)

22 October 2024

ReleaseSverica Capital Management announces investment in Electronic Source Company

16 October 2024 DEVCOM’s MX Black Hawk aircraft to be equipped with the MATRIX autonomy system.

DARPA taps Sikorsky to add autonomy to U.S. Army Black Hawk

Designated MX, the upgraded aircraft will enable the U.S. Army to test and evaluate a wide range of autonomy capabilities, from single pilot operation to fully uninhabited flight.

24 July 2024 The Black Hawk UH-60.

TIGHITCO produces aerostructure system for Black Hawk

The new system which has been in collaborative development for nearly a decade, will be used on Sikorsky's Black Hawk Helicopter UH-60 platform and be a critical component for the aircraft's performance and safety.

27 June 2024

ReleaseTwo U.S. Army T901 Improved Turbine Engines (ITE) arrive at Sikorsky for Black Hawk integration efforts

27 June 2024

ReleaseGE Aerospace T901 engines accepted by U.S. Army for UH-60 Black Hawk flight testing

5 June 2024 Lockheed Martin’s newest facility in Huntsville has room for 500 full-time employees with an additional 50-100 lab seats.

Lockheed Martin opens $18m engineering facility in North Alabama

Teams in the new facility will advance readiness and sustainment for the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, including the current Multi-Year X contract with production, Foreign Military Sales and all upgrades.

7 February 2024

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

9 August 2023 Visual sensing will provide real-time insights into the health of the helicopters.

IAI selects Odysight.ai health monitoring for UH60

Odysight.ai's multiple highly resilient video-based sensors, embedded software, video analytics and AI algorithms will be specifically designed for the UH60 helicopter.

9 March 2023

Sikorsky puts faith in CMC flight management system

The CMA-2082MC is a complete FMS with integrated radio management. It features navigation, communications and mission software, while benefiting from small size, low weight and reduced costs.

20 January 2023

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

10 November 2022 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.

3 November 2022

Quadrant assembly order furthers AIG Blackhawk contracts

Air Industries has been a key supplier to the Blackhawk for many years. Since January it has received twelve new long-term agreements for the helicopter with an estimated value of over $30 million.

10 October 2022

ReleaseGE readies second T901 engine for testing

19 July 2022

ReleaseGKN Aerospace and Sikorsky extend contract on Black Hawk helicopters

14 July 2022

ReleaseTIGHITCO part of MYX award for continued work on the Black Hawk

15 June 2022

ReleaseWHI announces Sikorsky CH-53K cockpit escape hatches and transition kit awards

28 April 2022

ReleaseAir Industries Group wins two long-term agreements for flight critical components for Blackhawk Helicopters with combined value of $8.3 million

23 March 2022

ReleaseGE begins testing on first T901 turboshaft engine for U.S. Army

9 March 2022 Kaman Aerospace Jacksonville Division will continue to deliver the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter cockpit from 2022 through 2025.

Sikorsky extends Kaman cockpit deal for the HH-60W

Kaman has been providing H-60 cockpits since 2004 and a new deal now takes the arrangement with Sikorsky up to 2025 for the HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter.

10 February 2022 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.

2 February 2022

ReleaseAir Industries Group wins long-term agreement for flight critical components for Blackhawk Helicopters

19 January 2022

ReleaseAir Industries Group wins two long-term agreements for flight critical components for Blackhawk helicopters with combined value of $18.2 million

7 December 2021

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