New Black Hawk Cargo Drone Unveiled
Lockheed Martin has unveiled the S-70UAS U-Hawk, an uncrewed version of the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
The development, announced on 13 October, transforms a proven military airframe into an uncrewed multi-mission system.
- Converted from a UH-60L Black Hawk in under a year by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company.
- Features a new fly-by-wire control system integrated with Sikorsky’s MATRIX autonomy technology.
- Offers 25 percent more cargo capacity than the standard crewed helicopter.
Rich Benton, Sikorsky vice president and general manager, said the design “offers enhanced firepower, protection, and mobility” while remaining affordable and easily replicable at scale.
Author's summary: Lockheed Martin introduces the U-Hawk drone.