Sikorsky Advances Autonomous U-Hawk Helicopter Into Flight Testing Written 19 October 2026

Defense Daily reports that Sikorsky has moved its unmanned U-Hawk helicopter into a formal flight test program, marking another milestone in the development of autonomous military cargo aircraft. Described as an unmanned version of the Black Hawk helicopter “optimized for autonomous cargo-carrying operations,” the U-Hawk is designed to transport supplies and equipment without an onboard crew. The program has also attracted growing interest from the U.S. Marine Corps as the military explores autonomous aircraft for future resupply missions.
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