Bangladesh Army Acquires Refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters from the United States

Reading Time: 3 minutes The Bangladesh Army has secured four refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters from the United States, marking a significant enhancement in its aviation capabilities. These aircraft, originally UH-60A models, have undergone comprehensive upgrades at the U.S. Army’s Corpus Christi Army Depot, transitioning them to the more advanced UH-60L configuration. This acquisition is part of a broader strategy to modernise Bangladesh’s military assets and strengthen bilateral defence relations with the United States. Background of the Acquisition The UH-60 Black Hawk, developed by Sikorsky Aircraft, is a versatile, twin-engine, medium-lift helicopter widely utilised by the U.S. Army since the late 1970s. The UH-60A variant served as the backbone of the Army’s utility helicopter fleet until it was succeeded by the UH-60L model, which offers enhanced avionics, improved engines, and increased lift capacity. With the U.S. Army phasing out its UH-60A helicopters, many have been refurbished and upgraded to the