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Sikorsky’s Black Hawk 2070 plan pairs UH-60 upgrades with pilotless U-Hawk

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Sikorsky’s planned UH-60 upgrade suite includes new engines, greater range, launched effects and expanded autonomy, alongside the uncrewed U-Hawk. The company’s “Black Hawk 2070” strategy calls for the pilotless aircraft to fly this year, extending the platform’s role beyond crewed helicopter operations.

Discovered 2026-10-08T10:05:44.667346-07:00 | 2026-10-08T10:05:44.667346-07:00

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  • The upgrade roadmap combines propulsion, range and autonomy changes, positioning the UH-60 platform for continued evolution rather than a single modification.
  • Sikorsky says the pilotless U-Hawk is expected to fly this year, a milestone for uncrewed applications of the Black Hawk airframe.

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