The Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a contract worth $1.3 billion for 12 aircraft to Sikorsky for the US Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion. The most powerful helicopter in the Department of Defense, the Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion is a new-build helicopter that will expand the fleet’s ability to move more material, ...
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract by Naval Air Systems Command to build two production CH-53K King Stallion helicopters. This Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract award follows the April 4, 2017, Milestone C decision by the Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) approving LRIP production. Dr. Mike Torok, Vice President, CH-53K programs ...