The HH-60W helped rescue a pilot in Iran. Here’s why the Air Force might not buy more.
The Air Force in fiscal 2023 attempted to cap the Jolly Green II’s fleet at 75 aircraft, but lawmakers have pushed back.
Sikorsky spins up to defend HH-60W combat rescue helicopter from planned cuts
With possible alternatives still undefined and likely several years away, Sikorsky and supporters are leaning on Congress to rescue the HH-60W from planned cuts. But will the argument win the day?
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Despite cuts, HH-60W and F-15EX not at risk of ‘critical’ budgetary breach, cancellation
The Air Force announced major cuts for both programs as part of the fiscal 2023 budget release.
Air Force ending procurement of HH-60W combat rescue helicopter in FY23
The Air Force’s decision to curtail the buy raises major questions about the future of the service’s combat search and rescue mission.