Gov’t signs intention to purchase 35 Black Hawk helicopters

The government has signed a letter of offer and acceptance formalizing its intention to procure 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, through an intergovernmental agreement with the US.

"The latest generation UH-60M Black Hawk will support the Hellenic Ministry of Defense's ongoing modernization and will serve as a dependable helicopter for vital national and allied security missions," said Sikorsky president Paul Lemmo.

"Trusted and operated by more than 35 nations, including a growing number of NATO allies, the multi-role Black Hawk helicopter provides unmatched global interoperability, significantly increasing Greece's deterrent capability and that of all NATO member countries," he said.

In addition to the aircraft, the procurement also includes personnel training and training equipment to ensure the helicopters' smooth...