# Canada Black Hawk helicopter procurement dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canada-black-hawk-helicopter-procurement-dispute
> Updated: 2026-10-22T04:00:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Canada suspended the procurement of 16 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the United States, which were intended to replace older CH-146 Griffon models for Canadian special forces. This decision follows deteriorating diplomatic and trade relations between Ottawa and Washington, specifically regarding trade disputes and tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.

In response to the halt of the American-made UH-60M variant, discussions have emerged regarding the potential purchase of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters produced at the PZL Mielec plant in Poland. The Polish Ministry of National Defence has expressed support for these discussions, noting that the S-70i variant is manufactured by a Lockheed Martin subsidiary.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-22: Poland supports potential Canadian purchase of S-70i Black Hawk helicopters

Poland's Ministry of National Defence is supporting talks for Canada to potentially purchase S-70i Black Hawk helicopters manufactured at the PZL Mielec plant.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poland-supports-potential-canadian-purchase-of-s-70i-black-hawk-helicopters

### 2026-10-17: Canada suspends purchase of 16 U.S. Black Hawk helicopters

Canada has halted the purchase of 16 American UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters for its special forces amid escalating trade and diplomatic tensions with the United States.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-suspends-purchase-of-16-us-black-hawk-helicopters

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