# Navy Awards Bell Textron $114.7 Million Helicopter Upgrade Modification

By John Kim

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Published: 2026-10-30T22:25:53.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-30T22:25:53.000Z
Section: Business

> The work covers 15 A-kits, four mission kits, installations on nine aircraft and related support items.

The U.S. Navy awarded Bell Textron a $114.7 million contract modification for electrical and structural upgrades to Marine Corps helicopters of the AH-1Z and UH-1Y models. Bell Textron is a subsidiary of Textron.

The work covers 15 A-kits and four mission kits, with installation work on nine aircraft. It also includes components, materials and spare parts.