The Army is closer to introducing a new version of its workhorse Black Hawk helicopter, aiming to ramp up production in the coming year.

While looking almost identical to the original UH-60L, the updated model has a completely overhauled cockpit, as the analog gauges have given way to a digital display.

Manufacturer Northrop-Grumman bills the new setup in the UH-60V, known as the Victor, as one of the most advanced avionics systems in the Army.

The integrated upgrade provides pilots with more situational awareness and cuts down on both workload and cost, according to the company.

Displays use real-time data from the flight to tell pilots if they are ahead of or behind schedule and also map out every leg of the flight.