RTX's Collins Aerospace to provide U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters with modular, third party-capable avionics

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Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has secured an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters through the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution program. The upgrade will implement Mosarc®, Collins' family of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant products.

The new system will enable rapid technology integration and real-time avionics updates for evolving battlefield requirements. The open systems architecture aims to enhance interoperability for joint and coalition operations while reducing long-term sustainment costs. The work will be performed in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Huntsville, Alabama.

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• $80 million contract win for Black Hawk avionics upgrade
• Technology enables real-time updates and rapid integration of new capabilities
• System designed to reduce long-term sustainment costs
• Creates commonality across Army's current and future aircraft fleet

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Cockpit upgrade will enable future capabilities through its open systems architecture

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, has received an $80 million contract to upgrade the avionics system of U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters for the H-60M MOSA Avionics Architecture Solution program.

The upgrade will feature Mosarc®, Collins' family of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant products, and will streamline technology integration for a complex and rapidly evolving battlefield, enabling soldiers to quickly update avionics technology in real-time.

"Mosarc will provide U.S. Army Black Hawk cockpits with an open systems architecture, enabling swift integration of new capabilities to keep pace with modern operational demands," said Jenny Miller, vice president and general manager of Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins Aerospace. "Not only is the system's interoperability vital for joint and coalition operations, but Mosarc will also allow the rapid deployment of technology to respond in quickly changing environments and help keep these aircraft relevant for decades to come."

Mosarc is engineered to make upgrades more efficient and ultimately reduce sustainment costs over the helicopter's life cycle. By incorporating Mosarc into Black Hawks, Collins Aerospace aims to create commonality across the Army's current and future fleet of manned and unmanned aircraft.

Work on this contract will be conducted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Huntsville, Alabama.

About Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in integrated and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our 80,000 employees are dedicated to delivering future-focused technologies to advance sustainable and connected aviation, passenger safety and comfort, mission success, space exploration, and more.

About RTX
RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.

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FAQ

What is the value of RTX's Black Hawk avionics upgrade contract?

RTX's Collins Aerospace received an $80 million contract for the U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters avionics upgrade program.

What technology will RTX use for the Black Hawk avionics upgrade?

RTX will implement Mosarc®, Collins' family of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant products.

Where will RTX perform the Black Hawk avionics upgrade work?

The work will be conducted in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Huntsville, Alabama.

What are the key benefits of RTX's Mosarc system for Black Hawks?

Mosarc enables swift integration of new capabilities, real-time technology updates, enhanced interoperability, and reduced sustainment costs.

How will the RTX avionics upgrade impact Black Hawk operations?

The upgrade will allow quick technology updates in real-time, streamline integration for complex battlefield environments, and support joint and coalition operations.