Brazil is looking to spend upward of $525 million for 15 Sikorsky [UTX] UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters as well as associated equipment and services, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
The Black Hawk helicopters will be equipped with 30 General Electric [GE] T-700-GE-701C engines, two spare T-700-GE-701C engines, external and internal fuel tanks, warranty, internal and external hoist kits, weather radar, spare and repair parts, tools and support equipment, publications and technical data, personnel training and training equipment, contractor engineering and technical support services and other related elements of logistics support, DSCA reported.
Brazil needs these aircraft to fulfill its strategic commitments for search and rescue and self-defense within the region without being dependent upon assistance from other countries. This procurement will upgrade its air mobility capability and provide for the defense of vital installations and close air support for ground forces. Brazil will have no difficulty absorbing these helicopters into its armed forces, DSCA said.