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US clears Norway to purchase $2.6B worth of HH-60W helicopters
NORWAY, JUL 11 – The $2.6 billion sale includes up to nine HH-60W helicopters to enhance Norway's combat rescue and special operations capabilities under NATO's northern defense strategy, DSCA said.
- The United States approved a $2.6 billion sale of up to nine HH-60W combat rescue helicopters to Norway on July 11, 2025.
- This sale follows Norway's ongoing military modernization and aims to strengthen the security of a NATO ally amid Russia's increased assertiveness near its borders.
- The package provides helicopters, engines, advanced navigation and defense systems, along with training and logistical support, to strengthen Norway's aerial combat operations and special forces missions.
- Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary and principal contractor, emphasized Norway's trust and the helicopters’ interoperability with over 35 nations, as DSCA stated the sale supports U.S. foreign policy and NATO stability.
- Upon congressional approval, the acquisition will extend Norway's military readiness, integrate with its upgraded helicopter fleet, and improve defense cooperation with NATO allies.
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Norway approved for €2.23 billion deal
Norway has been approved to purchase up to nine HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters from the United States in a deal worth $2.6 billion (approx. €2.23 billion), according to a US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announcement issued on Friday, July 11, 2025. The proposed Foreign Military Sale (FMS) now moves to US Congress for final approval. Source
The State Department has approved the sale of 9 HH-60 (Sikorsky) multi-role helicopters
U.S. Approves $2.6 Billion Sale of HH-60W Helicopters to Norway
On 11 July 2025, the U.S. State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale of HH-60W helicopters to Norway. The deal is valued at approximately $2.6 billion, and Norway could acquire up to nine Sikorsky HH-60W “Jolly Green II” combat rescue helicopters and related equipment under the proposed agreement. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the deal as required. This would be the first export of the HH-60W to date,…
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