Washington D.C., United States, October 13, 2025 - At the opening of the Association of the United States Army’s annual meeting, AUSA 2025, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, introduced the S-70UAS U-Hawk, its first fully autonomous version of the legendary Black Hawk helicopter. Built on the proven UH-60L platform, the U-Hawk integrates Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy suite and modular open systems architecture, enabling uncrewed missions for combat support, logistics, reconnaissance, and coordinated drone swarm operations. Company officials described the aircraft as a key step toward a future where U.S. Army rotorcraft can operate independently in high-risk environments while reducing crew exposure and expanding mission endurance. Read full Defense News at this link ...
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| Front view of the Sikorsky S-70UAS U-Hawk unmanned helicopter unveiled at AUSA 2025, showing the fully removed cockpit section replaced by a forward cargo bay with actuated clamshell doors and integrated loading ramp. The configuration reflects a complete transformation from crewed flight to autonomous mission capability. (Picture source: Army Recognition Group) |
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