“Collins Aerospace Revolutionizes Black Hawk Helicopters with Cutting-Edge Modular Avionics for the U.S. Army”
Collins Aerospace, a division of RTX (NYSE: RTX), has secured an $80 million agreement to enhance the avionics system of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters as part of the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution initiative.
The enhancement will incorporate Mosarc®, Collins’ range of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant technologies, aimed at simplifying technology integration for a sophisticated and swiftly changing combat environment, allowing military personnel to promptly refresh avionics technology in real-time.
“Mosarc will equip U.S. Army Black Hawk cockpits with an open systems design, facilitating the rapid incorporation of new functionalities to meet contemporary operational requirements,” stated Jenny Miller, vice president and general manager of Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins Aerospace. “The system’s interoperability is essential for joint and coalition missions, and Mosarc will also enable quick deployment of technologies to adapt to rapidly evolving conditions, ensuring these aircraft remain relevant for many years ahead.”
Mosarc is designed to enhance upgrade efficiency and ultimately lower sustainment expenses throughout the helicopter’s lifecycle. By integrating Mosarc into Black Hawks, Collins Aerospace aims to establish standardization across the Army’s existing and future fleet of both piloted and unmanned aircraft.
Efforts on this agreement will be carried out in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Huntsville, Alabama.
