UH-60 Black Hawk Modernization

The Issue

The Army National Guard operates 858 UH/HH-60 Black Hawks, with a majority, UH-60Ls, reaching or exceeding their expected useful life by 2031.

Increased overseas deployments and domestic operations coupled with reductions in Army Reserve rotary wing aircraft and no modernization strategy for ARNG aircraft places immense pressure on the existing UH/HH-60 fleet. Current estimates from the National Guard community indicate the ARNG will need over 200 new UH-60M to meet operational demand.

Recommendation

• The National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) strongly urges Congress to procure 24 UH-60M aircraft for the Army National Guard in FY2027.

Point of Contact

Blaise Lemke
Government Affairs Manager, Army National Guard