On February 25, 2021 Defense Minister Gantz announced selection of the Sikorsky CH-53K over the Boeing CH-47 Chinook
On December 30, 2021 it was the signing of Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for 12 CH-53K helicopters, plus 6 options, to be delivered from 2025 valued $2B
The new helicopters, named Pereh, will replace older CH-53s within the 114 Squadron following reactivation of the unit.
On December 30, 2021 it was the signing of Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for 12 CH-53K helicopters, plus 6 options, to be delivered from 2025 valued $2B
The new helicopters, named Pereh, will replace older CH-53s within the 114 Squadron following reactivation of the unit.
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Elbit to Integrate Israeli Systems on the CH-53K
08-Feb-26 - Elbit Systems has secured a $130 million contract to integrate advanced Israeli-developed systems on 12 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the Israeli Air Force (IAF), enhancing mission capability, survivability, and operational effectiveness.
Sikorsky Begins Assembly of CH-53K “Pereh” for Israel
15-Aug-25 - Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, begins the assembly of the twelve CH-53K “Pereh” helicopters ordered by the Israeli Air Force (IAF) #Israel
Sikorsky Awarded $2.7B for 35 CH-53K Helicopters
26-Aug-23 - Sikorsky, part of Lockheed-Martin, was awarded $2.7B contract for 35 CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters including 12 Lot-7 and 15 Lot-8 for the US Marine Corps and 8 for the Israeli Air Force #CH53K
Israel’s CH-53K into Lot 7 Production
23-Mar-22 - Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion new heavy helicopters for the Israel Air Force have been assigned to Lot 7 production contract by U.S. Department of Defense. #Israel| More News ... |  |
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Units |
| Years | Units | Base |
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| 2026- | 114 Squadron | Tel Nof |
List of Aircraft |
| C/N | Mod | Built | ID In this Org | In other Org | ||
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