U.S. Approves Sale of 11 Black Hawk Helicopters to Mexico for Domestic Security Operations
The United States government has approved the sale of 11 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and associated equipment to Mexico. The deal is valued at an estimated 1.075 billion dollars, which is approximately 20 billion Mexican pesos. The Mexican government formally requested this purchase, which includes 27 T700-GE-701D engines, 27 EAGLE-M+429 inertial navigation/GPS systems, and 27 AN/ARC-231A RT-1987 VHF/UHF/line-of-sight satellite communication radios. The U.S. State Department stated that this sale will not diminish the U.S. Army's capabilities and aligns with U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives by enhancing the security of an ally crucial for North American stability and economic progress. As part of the agreement, at least 15 U.S. government representatives or contractors will travel to Mexico to support the deployment, verify systems, and provide training and logistical assistance. The helicopters are intended for domestic security work, specifically to bolster Mexico's air support for ...