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Lockheed Martin Offers Rapid Armed-Conversion Kits for UH-60M and S-70i Black Hawks

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Lockheed Martin says its Armed Black Hawk kits can convert UH-60M and S-70i helicopters into armed attack platforms in less than three hours, offering operators a rapid path to add offensive capability to existing rotary-wing fleets without replacing the underlying aircraft.

Discovered 2026-09-21T05:21:02.402124-07:00 | 2026-09-21T05:21:02.402124-07:00

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  • The kits promise to add armed-attack capability to existing UH-60M and S-70i fleets in under three hours, potentially shortening modification timelines.
  • The offering creates an upgrade pathway for Black Hawk operators seeking additional combat capability without acquiring an entirely new helicopter platform.

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