The LUH program was initiated in early 2004, with an initial requirement for 322 helicopters to conduct homeland security, administrative, logistic, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and support of the army test and training centers missions.
O programa LUH iniciouse a comezos de 2004 cun requerimento inicial para 332 helicópteros que realizasen misións de seguridade, administrativas, lóxística, evacuación médica e apoio nos centros de probas e adestramento do Exército.