Collins Aerospace to upgrade U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopters with advanced avionics

The new system will incorporate Mosarc, Collins Aerospace’s family of Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA)-compliant products. This technology will allow seamless integration of new capabilities, ensuring the Black Hawk fleet remains adaptable to evolving battlefield requirements.

According to Jenny Miller, vice president and general manager of Military Avionics and Helicopters at Collins Aerospace, the Mosarc system will provide Black Hawk cockpits with an open systems architecture. This will facilitate the rapid adoption of new technologies, improving interoperability for joint and coalition operations while ensuring the aircraft remain effective for years to come.

The modular design of Mosarc is expected to streamline future upgrades and lower maintenance costs over the helicopter’s lifespan. By implementing this system, Collins Aerospace seeks to establish greater commonality across the Army’s current and future fleet of both manned and unmanned aircraft.

The contract work will be carried out at Collins Aerospace facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Huntsville, Alabama. The integration of Mosarc into the Black Hawk fleet underscores the U.S. Army’s commitment to maintaining a technologically advanced and mission-ready helicopter force.