Australia has received a new batch of helicopters UH-60M Black Hawkstrengthening its tactical transport fleet.
According to the Australian Ministry of Defence, two new multi-purpose helicopters have been delivered to reinforce the country’s Army aviation units.
The helicopter arrived at Richmond Air Force Base in New South Wales using a United States Air Force C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft.
With this delivery, the Australian Army now has 17 of a planned total of 40 UH-60M Black Hawks, which will gradually replace the fleet MRH-90 Typhoon which is considered obsolete. This replacement program is part of a major modernization plan for Australian military aviation that will last until 2030.
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These new helicopters increase troop mobility and provide greater capabilities to quickly transport personnel and equipment, as well as carry out battlefield rescue operations.
According to an official statement, “defense cooperation between the United States and Australia remains one of the key areas of development, strengthening mutual compatibility on the battlefield.”
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