The HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter program is working through technical deficiencies found during developmental testing, implementing more industry-standard software practices and planning to solicit proposals for a capability upgrades contract this coming fall. The Sikorsky-built helicopter is replacing the HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet that performs search-and-rescue missions for the Air Force. The program is currently moving to complete formal developmental testing in December, start initial operational test and evaluation next spring and begin initial deliveries of the first production lot...
