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Defense Acquisition Board to review CH-53K King Stallion LRIP for first 24 aircraft on March 30

On March 30 the Defense Acquisition Board will decide whether to approve low-rate initial production for the CH-53K King Stallion, covering an initial lot of 24 helicopters. The decision will determine whether the heavy-lift programme proceeds into early production and contract commitments.

2026-03-23T06:05:47.384219-07:00

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U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins

2026-03-20T17:00:30.941265-07:00

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Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils Sikorsky‑autonomy R66 cargo UAS

2026-03-19T07:38:36.059152-07:00

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Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils autonomous R66 'TurbineTruck' cargo variant with Sikorsky Matrix

2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00

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Defense Acquisition Board to review CH-53K King Stallion LRIP for first 24 aircraft on March 30 On March 30 the Defense Acquisition Board will decide whether to approve low-rate initial production for the CH-53K King Stallion, covering an initial lot of 24 helicopters. The decision will determine whether the heavy-lift programme proceeds into early production and contract commitments.

2026-03-23T06:05:47.384219-07:00

Defense Acquisition Board to review CH-53K King Stallion LRIP for first 24 aircraft on March 30

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U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins DARPA has transferred its ALIAS-developed autonomous flight system, powered by Sikorsky’s MATRIX suite, to the U.S. Army with delivery of the first H-60Mx optionally piloted UH-60 Black Hawk. The modified helicopter — able to operate crewed, reduced-crew or fully autonomously — now enters advanced operational evaluation under ALIAS.

2026-03-20T17:00:30.941265-07:00

U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins

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Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils Sikorsky‑autonomy R66 cargo UAS Robinson Helicopter on March 9 launched Robinson Unmanned, a new business unit to develop uncrewed rotorcraft, and detailed an unmanned cargo helicopter offering that integrates Sikorsky’s autonomy flight‑control capability. The initiative extends Robinson’s product line into autonomous cargo UAS and signals OEM entry into rotorcraft logistics missions.

2026-03-19T07:38:36.059152-07:00

Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils Sikorsky‑autonomy R66 cargo UAS

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Helicopter Alliance signs five-year framework to supply 10 UH-60 Black Hawks to SAF Aerogroup Helicopter Alliance has signed a five-year framework to supply SAF Aerogroup with 10 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the companies said. Ales Kvidera, Helicopter Alliance CEO, said he was “proud” SAF Aerogroup selected the UH-60, confirming the type choice for the operator's rotorcraft fleet.

2026-03-11T05:00:22.527096-07:00

Helicopter Alliance signs five-year framework to supply 10 UH-60 Black Hawks to SAF Aerogroup

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Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils autonomous R66 'TurbineTruck' cargo variant with Sikorsky Matrix Robinson Helicopter has launched Robinson Unmanned and unveiled the R66 TurbineTruck — an autonomous cargo variant of its R66 fitted with Sikorsky's Matrix flight‑control system. The uncrewed platform carries up to 680 kg (1,500 lb) and complements Robinson's new small coaxial UAV and heavy‑lift drone programmes under the new business unit.

2026-03-10T08:08:24.354332-07:00

Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils autonomous R66 'TurbineTruck' cargo variant with Sikorsky Matrix

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Sikorsky restarts S-92 as S-92A+ while accelerating unmanned, autonomous and hybrid-electric demonstrators Sikorsky has restarted S‑92 production as the S‑92A+, with assembly in Stratford and Owego and the first batch bound for a head‑of‑state customer. The company is simultaneously advancing unmanned and hybrid‑electric demonstrators — including a ground‑tested HEX tiltwing powertrain and autonomous Nomad and U‑Hawk projects slated for 2026.

2026-03-10T04:18:15.855188-07:00

Sikorsky restarts S-92 as S-92A+ while accelerating unmanned, autonomous and hybrid-electric demonstrators

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Defense Acquisition Board to review CH-53K King Stallion LRIP for first 24 aircraft on March 30

U.S. Army accepts first H-60Mx optionally piloted Black Hawk as ALIAS autonomy testing begins

Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils Sikorsky‑autonomy R66 cargo UAS

Robinson launches 'Robinson Unmanned' and unveils autonomous R66 'TurbineTruck' cargo variant with Sikorsky Matrix

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