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SECURITY & DEFENSE • UNITED STATES AND MEXICO

U.S. approves Mexico’s proposed purchase of 11 Black Hawk helicopters

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U.S. export regulators have approved Mexico’s proposed purchase of 11 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for counter-drug operations. The deal is not described as finalized.

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Why it matters

The proposed sale could support Mexico’s counter-drug operations and bring business to Sikorsky, while supporting U.S. defense exports. The report gives a package value but the supplied excerpt does not include the amount.

What happens next

Mexico would need to finalize the order; the report does not give a timetable or confirm that a contract has been signed.

Whether Mexico finalizes the purchase

The contract’s value and delivery schedule