# U.S. approves possible sale of 11 Black Hawks to Mexico The package carries an estimated $1.075 billion price for helicopters, equipment, training and support, with Sikorsky as principal contractor. Published 2026-11-06 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/11/06/u-s-approves-possible-sale-of-11-black-hawks/ The State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Mexico of 11 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment, with an estimated price of $1.075 billion.[1] The November 6, 2026, congressional notification announces no contract award or delivery schedule.[1] Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, would be the principal contractor for a purchase that would expand Mexico's existing UH-60M fleet.[1] The proposed package extends beyond aircraft to engines, navigation systems, radios, personnel training and U.S. Government and contractor support services.[1] Implementation would require 15 additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to travel to Mexico for an extended period for fielding, system checkout, training and technical and logistics support.[1] ## Why it matters The State Department says the proposed sale would help modernize Mexico's rotary-wing fleet by consolidating helicopter types and expanding its UH-60M fleet.[1] It also expects the procurement to strengthen Mexico's in-country airlift support for forces engaged in counter-drug operations.[1] ## Sources 1. State Department, Bureau of Political-Military Affairs: Mexico – UH-60M Blackhawk Helicopters, November 6, 2026