Sikorsky CH‑53K King Stallion
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News

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  Elbit to Integrate Israeli Systems on the CH-53K

  Feb 8, 2026 · 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.
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  Sikorsky Begins Assembly of CH-53K “Pereh” for Israel

  Aug 15, 2025 · Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, begins the assembly of the twelve CH-53K “Pereh” helicopters ordered by the Israeli Air Force (IAF)
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  Sikorsky Awarded $2.7B for 35 CH-53K Helicopters

  Aug 26, 2023 · 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
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  Israel’s CH-53K into Lot 7 Production

  Mar 23, 2022 · 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.
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  First Four Israeli CH-53K into Production

  Feb 18, 2022 · Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion production Lot 6 have been modified to include first 4 of 12 helicopters for the Israeli Air Force ordered via FMS. Lot 6 also includes 9 aircraft for the USMC and is scheduled to be completed in November 2025
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  Israel Signed LoA for CH-53K King Stallion

  Jan 4, 2022 · The Israeli Air Force (IAF) signed Letter of Acceptance (LoA) to purchase the CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter. Deliveries to start in 2025