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Brazilian Air Force Plans No-Bid Purchase of 11 U.S. Black Hawks for $230 Million

The official notice points to deepening defense coordination with Washington during sensitive tariff negotiations.

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Helicóptero Black Hawk modelo H-60.

Overview

  • The intent was published on Oct. 20 in Brazil’s Diário Oficial, citing an inexigibilidade de licitação that permits direct contracting.
  • The UH-60L helicopters would come through the U.S. Army’s BEST program, with ACE Aeronautics as supplier, for about US$229.9 million.
  • The Ministry of Defense, through the Parque de Material Aeronáutico de São Paulo, is designated to carry out the acquisition.
  • Brazil also requested Garmin G5000H cockpit upgrades across 24 FAB UH-60Ls, combining the 13 in service with the 11 planned.
  • The timing draws scrutiny as Lula and President Trump pursue talks on U.S. tariffs and explore a possible meeting at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia on Oct. 26–27.