Sikorsky Offers New Armed BLACK HAWK Helicopter Kits

Kits expand the capabilities of the proven Black Hawk workhorse into new mission sets.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:37am

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An abstract, blurred image of a Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopter in flight, its rotor blades and body reduced to sweeping streaks of vibrant color, conveying the power and speed of military aviation.Sikorsky's new Armed Black Hawk kits transform the proven workhorse into a versatile, combat-ready platform capable of a wide range of critical missions.Today in Nashville

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, announced new production-ready kits for the Black Hawk helicopter that enable a single aircraft to perform a variety of missions including air assault, close support, medical evacuation, ISR, and tactical lift. The kits provide warfighters with a versatile, combat-proven platform that can quickly switch between different capabilities, reducing acquisition and sustainment costs.

Why it matters

The new Armed Black Hawk kits give militaries greater flexibility and eliminate the need for separate fleet types, allowing them to leverage the proven performance and reliability of the Black Hawk platform across a wider range of missions. This helps reduce costs and improve overall mission readiness.

The details

The Armed Black Hawk kits enable multirole capability, allowing a single fleet to handle assault, transport, and support functions. The kits come in two production-ready options for close support or precision strike, and can be rapidly reconfigured in about three hours. Sikorsky says this provides unmatched value through a cost-effective, single-fleet solution backed by a robust supply chain and the Black Hawk's long operational life.

  • Sikorsky announced the new Armed Black Hawk kits on April 18, 2026.

The players

Sikorsky

A Lockheed Martin company that manufactures the Black Hawk helicopter and is offering the new armed kits.

Rich Benton

Sikorsky Vice President and General Manager.

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What they’re saying

“The new Armed Black Hawk kits give warfighters one aircraft that can do it all: a single, versatile, combat-proven platform where ground units can quickly switch out the commercially-produced kits, keeping mission readiness high.”

— Rich Benton, Sikorsky Vice President and General Manager

What’s next

The Armed Black Hawk kits are available via Foreign Military Sale (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) for seamless integration into existing Black Hawk fleets.

The takeaway

Sikorsky's new Armed Black Hawk kits provide militaries with a highly versatile and cost-effective solution, allowing them to leverage the proven capabilities of the Black Hawk platform across a wider range of critical missions without the need for separate fleet types.