Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has introduced the S-70UAS U-Hawk, a fully autonomous derivative of the UH-60L Black Hawk, representing a major milestone in rotary-wing innovation. Developed in just 10 months, the U-Hawk replaces its manned cockpit with actuated clamshell doors and a rear loading ramp, offering 25 percent more internal space for cargo or mission equipment. It combines Sikorsky’s third-generation fly-by-wire system with its MATRIX autonomy suite, enabling uncrewed operation for logistics, ISR, and aerial deployment roles. The platform retains the Black Hawk’s rugged airframe while transforming it into a next-generation air logistics system capable of operating in contested airspace without a pilot. By building on decades of Black Hawk engineering heritage, the U-Hawk demonstrates Sikorsky’s ability to modernize legacy airframes through advanced autonomy integration. It positions the company to support DoD objectives for reduced crew risk and increased operational endurance in multi-domain missions.
