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Sikorsky Innovations HEX

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2026
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.

2025
10 March

ReleaseSikorsky successfully flies rotor blown wing UAS in helicopter and airplane modes

2024
29 February Sikorsky is to build, test and fly a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX/VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration.

Sikorsky looks to a future family of VTOL systems

The HEX program will put a premium on greater than 500 nautical mile range at high speed, fewer mechanical systems to reduce complexity, and lower maintenance costs.

2023
7 March

ReleaseSikorsky long-Range hybrid-electric VTOL demonstrator to inform future military and commercial missions