6-Oct-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $10,334,480,065 fixed-price incentive (successive-target) and firm-fixed-price modification (P00004) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0009). This contract modification for the CH-53K multiyear definitizes Lots Nine and 10 and adds scope for Lots 11-13 for a combined quantity of 92 CH-53K full-rate production aircraft for... Read more
30-Sep-2025Source: Lockheed Martin
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, received a $10.855 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build up to a maximum of 99 CH-53K® King Stallion® helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps over five years, the largest-quantity order to date for the aircraft. The award will ensure consistent deliveries of the United States’ most powerful heavy-lift helicopter between 2029 and... Read more
25-Sep-2025Source: US DoD
Robertson Fuel Systems LLC, Tempe, Arizona, is awarded a $35,361,246 firm-fixed-price modification (P00005) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0017). This modification adds scope to manufacture and deliver 14 Delta install kits, 44 Tactical Bulk Fuel Delivery System (TBFDS) Forward Area Refueling Equipment kit insert/portable fire extinguisher kits, nine fuel control panels, nine fuel control panel... Read more
4-Sep-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded an $8,090,761 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N6833525F0376) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order procures peculiar support equipment (PSE) end items and associated technical data packages (TDP) and technical support for the CH-53K Program. The TDPs consist of all two-dimensional drawings, field sheets, parts lists, application... Read more
19-Aug-2025Source: Israeli Air Force
The cockpit and cabin sections for the first of 12 Israeli Air Force (IAF) CH-53K ‘Pere’ helicopters have been received by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin לוקהיד מרטין ישראל company. Arrival of the two sections marks the start of production of a heavy lift helicopter, built to the requirements of the Israeli Ministry of Defense and the IAF.The... Read more
30-Jul-2025Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $21,629,891 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order (N0001925F0193) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order provides for non-recurring engineering for the CH-53K to include main gearbox, intermediate gearbox, fuselage fatigue test article, empennage fatigue test article testing, and their associated technical data deliveries,... Read more
13-Jun-2025Source: GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace hosted the U.S. Marine Corps’ most advanced heavy-lift helicopter, the Sikorsky CH-53K® King Stallion™ at its Lynn, Massachusetts facility. The CH-53K, powered by three T408 engines, touched down at the GE Aerospace site – where its engines are manufactured – showcasing the cutting-edge capabilities that enable the U.S. Marine Corps to maintain a... Read more
16-May-2025
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) opened a new chapter in its support of naval aviation’s heavy lift mission with the induction of a CH-53K King Stallion April 17, marking the first time the platform has ever been inducted for depot-level maintenance. The aircraft arrived April 4 from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461 (HMH-461) onboard Marine... Read more
6-May-2025Source: US DoD
General Electric Aerospace, Lynn, Massachusetts, is awarded a not-to-exceed $32,312,925 modification (P00002) to a firm-fixed-price advanced acquisition contract (N0001924C0019). This modification adds scope to procure congressionally mandated long-lead items in support of lot 10 full-rate production T408 engines in support of the CH-53K Helicopter Program. Work will be performed in Lynn, Massachusetts (labor surplus area),... Read more
8-Apr-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a modification (P00001) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F0663) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This modification exercises an option to perform testing in support of a design change to the CH-53K active inceptor system that addresses obsolescence of internal electrical components in... Read more
28-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $232,452,366 firm-fixed-price modification (P00002) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0009). This modification exercises an option to procure additional long-lead time materials to support full rate production, Lot 10, of the CH-53K aircraft for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Stratford,... Read more
3-Feb-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $64,881,720 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order (N0001925F0193) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order provides for updated logistics analysis and products required to support configuration changes on the CH-53K as well as provides for development and delivery of new intermediate and depot... Read more
8-Jan-2025Source: Air Industries Group
Air Industries Group (“Air Industries”) (NYSE American: AIRI), a leading manufacturer of precision components and assemblies for large aerospace and defense prime contractors, announced that it has secured a long-term contract valued at more than $33.0 million to manufacture and supply complex components for the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter program. The seven-year agreement strengthens Air... Read more
2-Jan-2025Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is being awarded $111,636,011 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-25-F-X90S), under previously awarded contract N00383-20-G-X901, for the procurement of eight helicopter rotor hub assemblies in support of the CH-53K aircraft. This contract contains no options. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and work is expected to be completed... Read more
30-Dec-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is being awarded $175,740,819 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-25-F-X90U), under previously awarded contract N00383-20-G-X901, for the procurement of 22 main modules in support of the CH-53K aircraft. This contract contains no options. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and work is expected to be completed by November... Read more
20-Dec-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $31,351,214 modification (P00008) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001922F1198) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This modification exercises an option to provide continued logistics support analysis, logistics products, product data, and technical publications resulting from production engineering changes, diminishing manufacturing sources, and... Read more
19-Dec-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is being awarded $132,983,516 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-25-F-X90V), under previously awarded contract N00383-20-G-X901, for the procurement of 128 main rotor blade assemblies in support of the CH-53K aircraft. This contract contains no options. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut and work is expected to be completed... Read more
29-Nov-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $7,553,200 firm-fixed-price delivery order (N0001925F0146) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This delivery order procures the upgrade of six main rotor dampers, 18 non-adjustable hinge guides, and 24 adjustable hinge guides for the CH-53K rotary wing aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and... Read more
19-Nov-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $20,589,475 fixed-price incentive (firm-target), firm-fixed-price modification (P00011) to a previously awarded contract (N0001922C0004). This modification converts the four Lot 7 and four Lot 8 CH-53K Israel Air Force aircraft to the Israel Unique Green Configuration for the government of Israel, as well as... Read more
25-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded $84,260,198 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-24-F-X93N), under a previously awarded contract (N00383-20-G-X901), for the procurement of eight gearbox assemblies in support of the CH-53K aircrafts. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut. This contract contains no options, and work is expected to be completed by December... Read more
18-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded $92,370,936 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-24-F-X93M) under a previously awarded contract (N00383-20-G-X901) for the procurement of 167 retract actuators, 69 actuators, 15 shock strut assemblies, 17 drag strut assemblies, 11 wire harnesses, eight shimmy dampers, 15 yokes, five aircraft skid tube assemblies, 24 torque arm assemblies (landing... Read more
13-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded $38,934,272 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-24-F-X93H) under a previously awarded contract (N00383-20-G-X901), for the procurement of six probes, 28 center cargo hooks, six different center cargo hooks, five other center cargo hooks, 36 load cells, seven hoist cargos, 10 additional center cargo hooks, 26 machine bolts, eight... Read more
12-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded $9,956,656 for a firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-24-F-X93F) under a previously awarded contract (N00383-20-G-X901) for the procurement of 36 pilot controls and 27 cyclic inceptors in support of the CH-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut. This contract contains no options and work is expected to... Read more
12-Sep-2024Source: US DoD
General Electric Co., Lynn, Massachusetts, is awarded a $21,022,611 modification (P00011) to a previously awarded, firm-fixed-price, contract (N0001923C0013). This modification adds scope to procure six T408 variation in quantity spare engines and six paper logbooks, as well as provides system engineering and program management support for two engines in support of the CH-53K. Work will... Read more
31-Jul-2024Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $120,265,023, firm-fixed-price modification (P00001) to a previously awarded contract (N0001924C0009). This modification adds scope to procure additional long-lead time materials to support 21 full rate production, Lot Nine, CH-53K King Stallion aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and is expected... Read more
15-Jul-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $36,001,144 cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001924F0663) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order procures the non-recurring effort to address hardware obsolescence in the active inceptor system on CH-53K King Stallion production and fielded aircraft for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed... Read more
6-Feb-2024Source: USMC
Five Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing have been confirmed deceased following a CH-53E helicopter crash on Feb. 6, 2024. Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd MAW issued the following statement, “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that I share... Read more
10-Jan-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded an $18,437,889 modification (P00018) to a previously awarded fixed-price incentive (firm-target), firm-fixed-price contract (N0001920C0047). This modification definitizes a previously awarded change order modification (P00009) and adds scope to provide logistics and airworthiness support for CH-53K Heavy Lift aircraft configuration changes for the government of... Read more
5-Jan-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $79,650,079 cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price order (N0001924F0089) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order provides for updated logistics analysis and products in support of configuration changes on the CH-53K. Additionally this order provides for the development and delivery of new intermediate and... Read more
4-Jan-2024Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $168,199,286 firm-fixed-price advanced acquisition contract. This contract procures long-lead time materials for 21 full rate production lot 9 CH-53K King Stallion aircraft in support of the Marine Corp. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut and is expected to be completed in March... Read more
3-Jan-2024Source: US DoD
General Electric Aviation, Lynn, Massachusetts, is awarded a not-to-exceed $19,400,000 firm-fixed-price advanced acquisition contract to procure congressionally mandated long-lead items in support of 63, Lot Nine, full rate production T408 Engines for the CH-53K Helicopter Program for the Marine Corps. Work will be performed in Lynn, Massachusetts (labor surplus area), and is expected to be... Read more
3-Jan-2024Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $29,405,716 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00005) to an order (N0001922F1198) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This modification exercises an option to provide logistics support analysis, logistics products and product data, technical publications resulting from production engineering changes, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortages... Read more
19-Dec-2023Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $48,257,948 firm-fixed-price, undefinitized order (N00019242573) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001923G0002). This order provides for the redesign of a form, fit, and functional replacement of the CH-53K Inertial Measurement Unit. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and is expected... Read more
8-Dec-2023Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is awarded an $8,716,398 firm-fixed-price modification (P00010) to a firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001921F0810) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This modification exercises an option to procure 13 Lot 8 Night Vision System AN/AAQ-44 forward looking infrared kits in support of CH-53K King Stallion helicopter production aircraft. Work will be... Read more
8-Dec-2023Source: US DoD
Robertson Fuel Systems LLC, Tempe, Arizona, is awarded a $9,201,145 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract provides for the manufacturing and delivery of seven Delta Install kits, seven Tactical Bulk Fuel Delivery System (TBFDS) Forward Area Refueling Equipment kit inserts/Portable Fire Extinguisher kits and one TBFDS B-Kit, as well as associated non-recurring engineering, in support of the... Read more
27-Nov-2023Source: US DoD
RENK Systems Corp., Camby, Indiana, is awarded a $49,041,711 firm-fixed-price contract. This contract is for the design, development, fabrication, and testing of three test stands to include: one for testing the main gearbox assembly, one for testing the tail/intermediate gearbox assemblies, and one for testing the nose gearbox assemblies, as well as associated logistics, calibration,... Read more
9-Nov-2023Source: Triumph
Triumph Group, Inc. (TRIUMPH) [NYSE:TGI] announced that its Actuation Products & Services business has been awarded a contract from Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, for the CH-53K King Stallion™ rotorcraft. TRIUMPH will provide the main rotor blade fold actuation and dampening systems for lots 7 and 8, including spares. This work will be performed at... Read more
16-Oct-2023Source: US DoD
Northrup Grumman Systems, Rolling Meadows, Illinois, is awarded a $72,839,416 fixed-price incentive (firm-target), cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable contract. This contract provides the necessary hardware and associated technical engineering, management and logistics support for the production and delivery of 51 AN/APR-39 D(V)2 Radar Warning Receiver/Electronic Warfare Management Systems (38 for the Navy, and 13 for the government... Read more
28-Sep-2023Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is being awarded $37,079,321 for a not-to-exceed, undefinitized contract action delivery order (N00383-23-F-X952), under previously awarded contract N00383-20-G-X901, for the procurement of four helicopter rotor hubs in support of the CH-53K aircrafts. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut. This contract contains no options and work is expected to... Read more
22-Sep-2023Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded $21,708,974 for a ceiling-priced, undefinitized contract action, delivery order N00383-23-F-X94Z under previously awarded basic ordering agreement N00383-20-G-X901 for the procurement of four swashplate assemblies and 28 rotary blade sleeves in support of the CH-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut. This contract contains no options... Read more
8-Sep-2023Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is being awarded an $8,390,341 delivery order (N00383-23-F-X94W) under previously awarded basic ordering agreement N00383-20-G-X901, for the repair of 17 motor controls and five actuator mechanical control processors in support of the CH-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut. This contract contains no options, and work is... Read more
29-Aug-2023Source: Sikorsky
The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), a $2.7 billion contract to build and deliver 35 additional CH-53K® helicopters – the largest procurement to date for this multi-mission aircraft. “This contract award for 35 CH-53K helicopters stabilizes Sikorsky’s nationwide supply base, creates additional production efficiencies, and provides the U.S. Marine Corps with transformative... Read more
16-Jun-2023Source: US Marines
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 reached the 1,000 operational-flight hour milestone in the CH-53K King Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 21, 2023. The CH-53K is the Marine Corps’ newest heavy-lift helicopter that is replacing the CH-53E Super Stallion. HMH-461 transitioned from a CH-53E squadron to a CH-53K... Read more
22-May-2023Source: Lcokheed Martin
Lockheed Martin’s suite of CH-53K® training devices, developed concurrently with the King Stallion™ aircraft, is enabling U.S. Marines across the United States to successfully complete their missions. Ready for Anything The containerized flight training device, or CFTD, is a portable full-mission flight simulator that allows flight crews to train on the full scope of heavy... Read more
1-May-2023Source: US DoD
General Electric Aviation, Lynn, Massachusetts, is awarded a $683,716,135 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for the production and delivery of 169 T408-GE-400 (T408) turboshaft engines, to include 65 full rate production Lot 8 (54: Navy, 11: government of Israel); 51 full rate production Lot 7 (39: Navy, 12: government of Israel); and 53 low rate initial production... Read more
14-Feb-2023Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), delivered two CH-53K helicopters to the U.S. Marine Corps in the final quarter of 2022. These CH-53K heavy lift helicopters join the seven already in operation at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina. “Sikorsky’s employees are using advanced technologies to manufacture the CH-53K helicopter, which... Read more
1-Feb-2023Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $34,045,729 firm-fixed-price modification (P00003) to an order (N0001922F2312) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This modification exercises an option to provide validation and test tooling in support of achieving a production quantity at full rate of up to 24 CH-53K aircraft... Read more
26-Jan-2023Source: US Marines
A non-flyable F-35C Lightning II airframe is flown as part of a CH-53K King Stallion external load certification lift Dec. 13, 2022, at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md. The structure is from the first F-35C carrier variant aircraft, CF-1, a former developmental flight test jet from the Patuxent River F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF).... Read more
4-Jan-2023Source: Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Navy declared full rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K® helicopter, a decision that is expected to increase production to more than 20 helicopters annually in the coming years. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), is procuring long-lead items and critical materials to support building full rate production CH-53K helicopters in its digital... Read more
8-Dec-2022Source: FRCE
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently opened a new chapter in the depot’s engine program with its first disassembly of the T408 engine, which powers the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter. The three-day disassembly was a dress rehearsal of sorts, as it gave stakeholders in the T408 engine program an opportunity to ensure everything from technical... Read more
5-Dec-2022Source: US DoD
Raytheon Co., McKinney, Texas, is awarded a $9,033,623 modification (P00006) to a firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001921F0810) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001920G0007). This modification exercises an option to procure 10 Lot 7 CH-53K helicopter Night Vision System AN/AAQ-44 forward looking infrared kits for the Navy. Work will be performed in McKinney, Texas, and... Read more
2-Nov-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $280,946,361 firm-fixed-price modification (P00004) to a previously awarded contract (N0001922C0004). This modification exercises an option to procure long lead items in support of full rate production Lot 8, CH-53K aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and is expected to be... Read more
13-Oct-2022Source: Magellan Aerospace
Magellan Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan”) announced a contract award from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (“Sikorsky”), a Lockheed Martin Company for low rate initial production (LRIP) of assemblies to support the production of the CH-53K® LRIP configuration helicopter. The multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement will be delivered from Magellan’s New York facility commencing in 2023. The contract consists... Read more
5-Oct-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $26,985,285 cost-plus-fixed-fee modification (P00010) to an order (N0001919F2972) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This modification adds scope for the initial and final technical directive to install the data transfer unit and Defensive Electronic Countermeasure System Replacement Phase III ARC-210... Read more
30-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $15,640,004 firm-fixed-price delivery order (N00383-22-F-X91Y) under previously awarded basic ordering agreement N00383-20-G-X901 for the procurement of the damper assembly used on the H-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Redmond, Washington. This contract contains no options and work is expected to be completed by December... Read more
30-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $9,090,376 ceiling-priced order, undefinitized contract action for the procurement of the hub assembly used on the H-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and work is expected to be completed by September 2026, with no option periods. Working capital (Navy) funds in the... Read more
29-Sep-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $13,211,280 ceiling-priced order, undefinitized contract action for the procurement of the tail gearbox assembly used on the H-53K aircraft. All work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and is expected to be completed by February 2026, with no option periods. Working capital (Navy) funds in the... Read more
15-Sep-2022Source: US Marine
Arid, hot air sits heavy over the mountains. Soon, the autumn winds will sweep the lands to chase away the heat, but before they can, the chop of helicopter rotor blades can be heard through the valleys. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 has been here before, but never with the latest innovation in... Read more
18-Aug-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
The United States Marines will gain additional training opportunities preparing them to operate the Sikorsky CH-53K heavy lift helicopter. The aircraft is the most modern and powerful helicopter in Department of Defense inventory capable of moving troops and equipment from ship to shore, and to higher altitude terrain, more quickly and effectively than ever... Read more
15-Jul-2022Source: Sikorsky
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), delivered the third Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) CH-53K helicopter ahead of contract schedule to the U.S. Marine Corps. This aircraft, built in Sikorsky’s digital factory, is the first CH-53K from the Lot 2 LRIP contract awarded by the U.S. Navy in 2019, and the seventh overall delivered... Read more
11-Jul-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Co., a Lockheed Martin Corp., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $32,645,168 firm-fixed-price order (N6134022F7009) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This order procures one CH-53K containerized flight training device (2F243-2) based on low-rate initial production Lot 4 configuration in support of CH-53K phase II training system efforts. Work will be... Read more
20-Jun-2022Source: FRCE
Rotor blades for the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter that arrive for rework at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) will be balanced on a new system that will save about $18 million by eliminating the need for building a new testing facility. Helicopter rotor blades must be balanced to reduce vibration that can place stress... Read more
17-Jun-2022Source: WHI
WHI Global, LLC (“WHI”), an integrated manufacturer of metal and composite structures for the aerospace & defense industry, has been selected by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company to produce the Cockpit Escape Hatches, Transition to Cabin Joining Kit and Transition to Tail Rotor Pylon Joining Kit for the CH-53K© Heavy Lift Helicopter. The contract... Read more
1-Jun-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded an $185,694,050 fixed-price incentive firm modification P00010 to a previously awarded contract (N0001920C0047). This modification adds scope to procurement and delivery of two unfunded priority list CH-53K Heavy Lift Aircraft under low rate initial production Lot six. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut... Read more
24-May-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $23,785,233 undefinitized firm-fixed-price order (N0001922F2233) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This order provides non-recurring engineering in support of the development of an exportable variant to the Marine Corps baseline CH-53K aircraft for the government of Israel. Work will... Read more
26-Apr-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
The U.S. Marine Corps declared Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter, validating the platform’s operational readiness to forward deploy Marines and equipment across the globe. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT) designed and manufactures the CH-53K, which enables the U.S. Marine Corps and international militaries to move troops and equipment... Read more
13-Apr-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company, Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $27,378,339 firm-fixed-price order (N0001922F2312) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029). This order procures rate tooling and non-recurring engineering in support of achieving a production quantity at full rate of up to 24 CH-53K aircraft per year. Work will be performed in Stratford, and... Read more
7-Apr-2022Source: Lockheed Martin
Demonstrating its advanced capabilities in the fleet environment, the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation test vignettes (IOT&E) paving the way for the expected declaration by the U.S. Marine Corps of Initial Operational Capability (IOC) later this year and a Full Rate Production decision in 2023. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company... Read more
23-Mar-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $52,467,855 firm-fixed-price modification (P00002) to a previously awarded contract (N0001922C0004). This modification adds scope to procure long lead items in support of full rate production, Lot 7, CH-53K aircraft for the government of Israel. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and... Read more
3-Mar-2022
Albany International Corp. (NYSE: AIN) announced today that its subsidiary Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft to produce the complete CH-53K Aft Transition assembly in a competitively bid 10-year long term agreement (LTA) covering Lots 7 through 14. Long-lead funding is already underway to support the schedule and the contract is... Read more
3-Mar-2022Source: NAVAIR
The CH-53K King Stallion test team, part of the Heavy Lift Program Office, PMA-261, is the recipient of the Department of the Navy Test and Evaluation Working Integrated Product Team (WIPT) award for 2021. The 18-person WIPT will be honored in a virtual ceremony this spring. According to the award announcement the team, “demonstrated superior... Read more
24-Feb-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a $684,950,963 fixed-price incentive (firm target) modification (P00006) to a previously awarded contract (N0001920C0047). This modification exercises options for the production and delivery of nine low rate initial production, Lot 6, CH-53K heavy lift aircraft, as well as associated aircraft programmatic and logistical support.... Read more
24-Feb-2022Source: US DoD
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $101,883,324 firm-fixed-price modification (P00001) to a previously awarded contract (N0001922C0004). This modification adds scope to procure long lead items for full rate production, Lot 7, CH-53K aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, and is expected to be completed in December... Read more
18-Feb-2022Source: Sikorsky
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) will produce 12 CH-53K heavy lift helicopters for Israel under a U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement. This production announcement is for the first four of 12 aircraft for Israel and is on the heels of a contract to produce nine more aircraft for the U.S. Marine Corps. The signed... Read more
16-Feb-2022Source: Point Blank Enterprises
The Protective Group (TPG), a Point Blank Enterprises Company has received the first production contract for CH-53K ballistic armor systems. TPG has successfully finalized the engineering and qualification phase in support of the United States Marine Corps CH-53K helicopter platform. TPG is providing a high-performance lightweight composite crew protection kit integrated into various locations of... Read more
