US Approves $1.08 Billion Black Hawk Sale to Mexico

The United States government approved a $1.08 billion foreign military sale of Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico. The deal, which required authorization from the U.S. Department of State, signals Washington's confidence in the bilateral security relationship and Mexico's intended application of the aircraft.

The sale provides significant near-term visibility to the rotorcraft backlog for Sikorsky, the defense contractor responsible for manufacturing the helicopters. This order is expected to stabilize production planning for the company over the coming years as it fulfills the contract for the Mexican government.