Sikorsky Delivers First Autonomous H-60MX Black Hawk Helicopter to U.S. Army

Sikorsky Aircraft delivered the first experimental autonomous H-60MX Black Hawk helicopter to the U.S. Army on March 20. The helicopter features a Fly-by-Wire system and the proprietary Matrix software for autonomous flight, allowing it to operate manually, semi-autonomously, or fully autonomously. The H-60MX can transport up to eleven soldiers or four tons of cargo and is designed for military missions with capabilities for obstacle avoidance and terrain recognition.

Published Mar 26, 2026

Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, delivered the first experimental autonomous H-60MX Black Hawk helicopter to the U.S. Army on March 20. The helicopter integrates a Fly-by-Wire system and the Matrix software for autonomous flight, enabling manual, semi-autonomous, or fully autonomous operation.

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Based on the UH-60M Black Hawk, it can transport eleven soldiers or up to four tons of cargo. The Matrix system enhances the helicopter's capabilities, including automated landing zone recognition and obstacle avoidance, improving mission safety and efficiency. The Army Combat Capabilities Development Command will evaluate the helicopter's autonomous functions, with plans for a scalable autonomy kit for the entire Black Hawk fleet.