The Government of Greece has formalised its intention to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters manufactured by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, through a Foreign Military Sale agreement with the U.S. government.
Paul Lemmo, President of Sikorsky, highlighted the significance of this decision, stating, “The latest generation UH-60M Black Hawk will bolster the Hellenic Ministry of Defense's modernisation efforts and serve as a reliable asset for critical national and allied security operations.” Lemmo emphasised the Black Hawk's global track record, trusted by over 35 nations, including an expanding number of NATO allies, enhancing Greece's deterrent capabilities and those of all NATO member states.
Aside from the aircraft, the procurement package encompasses personnel training and training equipment to ensure seamless integration of the helicopters into the Hellenic Army.
With its existing S-70B fleet and recently acquired MH-60R maritime helicopters for the Hellenic Navy, Greece will operate various variants of the Hawk family, capitalising on operational and sustainment efficiencies derived from fleet commonality.
As the foremost multi-role utility helicopter with five-million combat hours, the Black Hawk promises Greece a spectrum of operational capabilities and access to a global ecosystem comprising over 5,000 Hawk aircraft.
The UH-60M/S-70M Black Hawk stands out as the preferred aircraft for replacing aging medium-lift utility helicopter fleets, offering versatility across missions, extended ranges, resilience in challenging environments, and heightened survivability compared to alternative platforms.
