Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. announced the signing of a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) by the Kingdom of Bahrain to procure nine Sikorsky UH-60M helicopters from the U.S. Army through the Foreign Military Sales process.
With the sale, valued at $204 million, Bahrain becomes the international launch customer for the newest and most advanced BLACK HAWK helicopter. Sikorsky, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE:UTX), made the announcement June 18, from the Paris Air Show.
The new aircraft will provide the Royal Bahraini Air Force with multi-mission capability including combat search and rescue. The UH-60M is the next generation model of the BLACK HAWK and features new and upgraded technology that improves lift capability, engine power, protection and survivability.
BLACK HAWK derivatives today are serving 26 governments around the world in a diverse range of missions, from combat assault and peacekeeping to disaster relief and medical evacuation. Sikorsky also plans to introduce a BLACK HAWK model specifically for the international market, with production taking place in Mielec, Poland, and deliveries starting in 2010-2011.
"We are honored that the Kingdom of Bahrain has placed confidence in Sikorsky and the UH-60M. We look forward to a continued long and close relationship," said Joseph A. Gigantelli, Sikorsky Regional Executive for the Middle East. -http://www.sikorsky.com
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