US approves possible sale of four Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina for US$140 million
The US State Department has approved a possible sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina at an estimated cost of US$140 million, and notified Congress of the transaction, which has a review period before it can proceed.
On September 10, the US State Department approved a possible sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and associated equipment to Argentina for an estimated cost of US$140 million. Congress was informed of the transaction, which has a review period prior to proceeding. The package includes rescue hoists, extraction systems, cargo hooks, firefighting equipment, communication devices, and spare parts.
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, will serve as the principal contractor. No offset agreement is associated with the sale, and it does not necessitate additional US personnel deployment to Argentina. The US asserts that the sale aligns with foreign policy goals and national security objectives by enhancing security for a major non-NATO ally and supporting political stability and economic growth in South America.
The stated purposes are border security, combating transnational crime, and providing humanitarian assistance during disasters. The sale will not impact the region's military balance or US defense readiness. The aircraft will arrive refurbished and in staggered deliveries. This announcement comes following a recent incident where President Trump did not commit to US assistance in a hypothetical conflict over the Falkland Islands.
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