Norway cleared for now-postponed 21-unit Black Hawk buy

The United States government has approved the potential sale of twenty-one Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks to Norway, despite a delay in the Nordic nation’s acquisition of new helicopters. This $2.3 billion deal was initially intended to replace the Royal Norwegian Air Force's aging Bell 412 fleet. US officials have given the green light for the transaction, indicating continued support for Norway’s modernization efforts. However, the original timeline for concluding the purchase appears unlikely due to previously announced delays. The approval signifies an important step forward while the future of the procurement remains uncertain.