Portugal has signed a contract to acquire American-made UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for its HAPE (Support, Protection and Evacuation Helicopters) program, a move confirmed by the Portuguese Army after the announcement was reported on July 4, 2026, on the DefPost X account. The acquisition significantly strengthens the Army's ability to deploy troops, evacuate casualties, and sustain operations across a wide range of missions while accelerating the modernization of Portugal's rotary-wing fleet. Read full Defense Aerospace News at this link …
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| Construction of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter destined for the Portuguese Army under the HAPE (Support, Protection and Evacuation Helicopters) program. The new multi-role helicopters will strengthen Portugal's capabilities in tactical transport, reconnaissance, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), logistics support, force protection, and emergency response. (Picture source: Portugal Army) |
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