Lockheed Martin Corp.'s (NYSE: LMT) business unit, Sikorsky, recently secured a modification contract for HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The award has been provided by the Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
Valued at $52.2 million, the contract is expected to be completed by Jun 30, 2027. Work related to this contract will be carried out in Stratford, CT.
Black Hawk and Lockheed
Lockheed has strengthened its position as one of the forerunners in the military helicopter market, driven by continuous advancements in its combat-proven helicopters, backed by growing demand for more agile and lethal defense products.
Notably, the Unites States and other 34 nations' reliance on Lockheed's Black Hawk multirole helicopters underscores the company's prominence in the combat helicopter space. This can be gauged from the fact that currently, more than 4,000 Black Hawk helicopters of various types are in service worldwide.
These helicopters are equipped with state-of-the-art digital avionics, robust GE engines and resilient airframe structures. Additionally, the inclusion of composite wide-chord rotor blades enhances the BLACK HAWK's survivability, situational awareness and overall performance.
Lockheed's commitment to innovation is further exemplified by the UH-60M, the latest iteration of the BLACK HAWK family. This model is superior in every aspect, offering greater payload capacity, extended range and improved handling. The advanced digital avionics suite ...
