Sikorsky offers new Armed BLACK HAWK(R) helicopter kits to deliver additional mission capabilities.
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Sikorsky offers new Armed BLACK HAWK(R) helicopter kits to deliver additional mission capabilities. Caption: Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter outfitted with adaptive Armed Black Hawk kit on display at the Army Aviation Warfighting Summit in Nashville, Tenn. New production-ready kits enable a single Black Hawk aircraft to perform air-assault, close-support, medevac, ISR and tactical lift. Image courtesy Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company. NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 15, 2026 - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), announced its new Armed Black Hawk helicopter kits, expanding the capabilities of this proven workhorse. The kits extend the role of the Black Hawk into new mission sets including airmobile assault, close support, medical evacuation, ISR and tactical lift, in a single, battle-tested airframe, giving commanders greater flexibility and eliminating the need for separate fleet types. "The new Armed Black Hawk kits give warfighters one aircraft that can do it all: a single, versatile, combat-proven platform where ground units can quickly switch out the commercially-produced kits, keeping mission readiness high," said Sikorsky Vice President and General Manager Rich Benton. "Offering these upgraded kits is another example of our commitment to delivering 21st Century Security solutions that deliver unmatched performance, lifecycle savings and gives soldiers the...
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