[Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, reached a "new production agreement" with the U.S. Army to purchase the first batch of 16 Black Hawk helicopters] On September 30, Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, reached a "new production agreement" with the U.S. Army. The first batch covers 16 "Black Hawk" helicopters, and delivery is expected to begin in 2028. According to the agreement, the U.S. Army can increase the number of purchases according to changes in demand, and it is expected to purchase more than 100 additional aircraft in the next few years. Lockheed Martin said the agreement will maintain the continued operation of the Black Hawk helicopter production line and provide production capacity support for future allied arms sales needs.