U.S. Army has already flying with the remotely operated Black Hawk helicopter
Sikorsky conducted military exercises in August with U.S. soldiers to demonstrate MATRIX technology
Autonomy
Sikorsky Unveils Autonomous U-Hawk UAS Based on Black Hawk Airframe
U-Hawk offers increased cargo space and autonomous flight control, with first flight targeted for 2026
USAF and General Atomics fly first YFQ-42A CCA prototype
Semi-autonomous test aircraft completes initial sorties in California; program targets 1,000+ units and an FY26 production decision