The S-70M aircraft, built by PZL-Mielec in Poland, will be used for maritime and land search and rescue, firefighting, transport and medical emergency support.
Competitors for the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program have started the certification and installation process of the engine.
A sources sought notice published on Sept. 19 calls for responses for a Long Range Attack Munition that can be purchased in fiscal 2025 and fielded in 2027.
During the first half (H1) of 2023, retail transactions of pre-owned, twin-engine helicopters totaled 76, down 15% compared to the same period a year ago.
Lockheed Martin is proposing the assembly of the S-70M Black Hawk in the UK as part of its bid to secure the country’s New Medium Helicopter requirement.
The Indonesian military's agreement to acquire the Black Hawks—which Aviation Week understands could cover the purchase of 24 S-70Ms—is not set in stone.
Startup HyperKelp says it is demonstrating air-droppable buoys for the U.S. Navy that could detect the acoustic signature of boost-glide hypersonic vehicles.
GE Aerospace says the first T901 flight test engine for the U.S. Army's FARA contest will be delivered to competitors Bell and Sikorsky in the next few months.
