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The U.S. Navy has ordered 35 additional CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters from Lockheed Martin subsidiary Sikorsky.
Sikorsky Lands $2.7 Billion U.S. Navy Contract
The contract includes 27 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps and eight for the Israeli Air Force.
Key Takeaways:
- The U.S. Navy has placed a $2.7 billion order with Sikorsky for 35 additional CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters.
- This contract includes 27 aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps and eight for the Israeli Air Force, with deliveries expected to commence in 2026.
- The order aims to stabilize Sikorsky's supply base and equip the Marine Corps with advanced 21st-century heavy-lift technology, as the Navy plans to acquire up to 200 King Stallion helicopters in total.
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