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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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  Additional AW119Kx Helicopters Approved for Israel

  Jan 31, 2026 · US State Department approved a possible $150M Foreign Military Sale(FMS) to Israel for additional Leonardo AW119Kx helicopters, following the Israeli Air Force’s 2019 selection of the type as its new trainer and the delivery of the first seven airc
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  U.S. Approves $3.8B Sale of 30 AH-64E Apaches to Israel

  Jan 30, 2026 · The U.S. State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Israel of 30 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment, valued at $3.8 billion.
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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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  First Flight of Israeli Air Force New Trainer Helicopter

  May 26, 2024 · The Israel Air Force’s new trainer helicopter, the Leonardo AW119Kx, has completed its first flight in country. The helicopter was selected in 2019 in a competition against the Airbus H125 and Bell 407
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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