U.S. Approves Potential Mexican Purchase of UH-60M Helicopters

Mexico has received U.S. export approval for a potential acquisition of Sikorsky UH-60M helicopters intended for counter-drug operations. The approval covers a possible purchase; it does not establish that Mexico and the manufacturer have completed a contract.

Key details

• The helicopters identified in the approval are Sikorsky UH-60Ms.
• The stated mission is counter-drug operations.
• Mexico’s current helicopter fleet includes aircraft from Bell, Sikorsky, Airbus, Leonardo and Russian sources.

The approved potential purchase would support Mexico’s counter-drug operations.