HH-60W – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

9 April

Air

U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II assigned to the 305th Rescue Squadron, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., deploys countermeasure flares as an U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, maneuvers overhead during a joint over-water test flight, Aug. 20, 2025. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

USAF Seeks Advanced Infrared Countermeasures for HH-60W Jolly Green II

The US Air Force has launched a market survey to equip its HH-60W Jolly Green II combat search and rescue helicopters with an Advanced Infrared Countermeasures system, boosting protection against modern infrared-guided missiles.

Mar- 2026 -

5 March

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Eyes Multi-Channel Radio Upgrade for HH-60W Rescue Helicopter

The US Air Force plans to upgrade the HH-60W helicopters by replacing their current Link 16 radio with a multi-channel one.

Mar- 2023 -

15 March

Air

Rojoef Manuel

CMC to Equip Sikorsky Helicopters With Tactical Flight Management Systems

CMC Electronics has signed a multi-year contract to supply several Sikorsky helicopters with tactical flight management systems.

Jan- 2023 -

6 January

Air

HH-60W Jolly Green II Combat Rescue Helicopter. Image: Lockheed Martin

Inder Singh Bisht

USAF Seeks Capability Upgrades on HH-60W Rescue Helicopter

The US Air Force is seeking market responses on upgrading the HH-60W Jolly Green II Combat Rescue Helicopter.

Nov- 2022 -

11 November

Air

A 413th Flight Test Squadron HH-60W Pave Hawk hangs in the anechoic chamber at the Joint Preflight Integration of Munitions and Electronic Systems hangar, Jan. 6, 2020, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Rescue Group Receives First Jolly Green II Chopper

The US Air Force 563rd Rescue Group has received its first HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter at Bellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Sep- 2019 -

25 September

Business

Staff Writer With AFP

Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter cleared for production

The new Sikorsky HH-60W combat rescue helicopter was cleared for initial production after receiving approval from the US Air Force

Feb- 2018 -

20 February

Air

Sikorsky Combat Rescue Helicopter Final Assembly

Joanne Stocker

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Sikorsky begins final assembly of first HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter

Sikorsky began final assembly of the first HH-60W Combat Rescue Helicopter for the U.S. Air Force in line with the program's accelerated schedule, the company said