The MH-60 Service Life Modernization (SLM) project intends to modernize MH-60 aircraft based on the need to provide the fleet a sustainable, modernized , and adaptable platform capable of meeting emerging threats, ensuring continued operational relevance, and reducing risk for future programs. SLM plans to implement a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) with a focus on Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) best practices and requirements. SLM will be executed in a phased Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) pathway leveraging multiple Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs).

The SLM effort is a joint effort with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). Additionally, SLM will reduce risk for the FVL (MS) program by establishing a common avionics and mission system architecture that will be portable between MH-60 and FVL (MS) platforms. The MH-60 program office anticipates release of a draft Request for White Paper (RWP), tentatively planned for Q2FY26, via the Consortium Management Group (CMG) Naval Aviation Systems Consortium (NASC) process.

AGENDA

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
11:30am – 5pm

Virtual (Registered attendees will receive a Microsoft Teams link closer to the event date.)

Registration is closed.

The slide deck is available for download in the Member Portal.

11:30 – 12:00 | Check-In
12:00 – 12:10 | Introductions/Rules of Engagement (CDR O’Brien)
12:10 – 12:20 | Leadership Opening Remarks (CAPT Hargreaves)
12:20 – 12:35 | OTA Process and Guidelines (Zac Bongianino)
12:35 – 14:35 | Service Life Modernization (SLM) Update (CDR O’Brien, Trent Trepanier, Heidi Rukavina, Stephanie King)
14:35 – 14:45 | Break
14:45 – 15:00 | AUS & U.S. Partnership Overview (CMDR Carriage)
15:00 – 15:30 | General Export Guidance (Cody Varney)
15:30 – 16:00 | Closing Remarks (CDR O’Brien, CAPT Hargreaves)

CUI Portion

16:15 – 16:30 | CASG(W) – Export Licensing & Support (Derek Dao)
16:30 – 17:00 | Maverick Armory / Sandbox Overview (Mike Hoopengardner)
17:00 – 17:15 | Closing Remarks (CDR O’Brien