The estimated cost per helicopter would be around 2 million dollars, to which the updating of the equipment must be added. Elbit Systems, the Israeli firm with experience in modernizing UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters , presented a proposal to the Argentine Army . They offer jobs and financing to improve units decommissioned by the US .
The company is currently also in charge of the modernization of 74 TAM battle tanks of our country.
In turn, the company would be willing to carry out a technology transfer so that Argentina can carry out maintenance and repair locally . This was announced as a benefit for the national industry , taking into account that Elbit Systems is a company recognized worldwide for its capabilities in advanced avionics and weapons systems .
Regarding the technical improvements to be implemented in the units, the modernization would include greater load capacity and range , new defensive systems and the ability to transport more sophisticated weapons . Being that there would be the possibility of extending the program in the future for a second batch of helicopters if necessary.
