CH-53K King Stallion – The Defense Post

Apr- 2026 -

7 April

Air

US CH-53E Chopper Completes Mid-Air Refuel While Lifting Two Vehicles

The US has pushed the CH-53E through a demanding sortie, completing mid-air refuel while two military vehicles hang right underneath it.

Feb- 2026 -

6 February

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Elbit to Upgrade Israel’s Future CH-53K Helicopters With Local Systems

Israel has awarded Elbit Systems a $130-million contract to outfit indigenous aviation systems on the country’s future CH-53K Pereh heavy-lift helicopters.

Jan- 2026 -

9 January

Air

251204-N-EG735-1437 ATLANTIC OCEAN – (Dec. 4, 2025) Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), re-fuel a CH-53K King Stallion, assigned to U.S. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, during flight operations, Dec. 4, 2025. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting Basic phase certifications. Photo was edited for operational security. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Chase McDaniel)

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace to Continue King Stallion Engine Supply Under $1.4B US Marines Deal

GE Aerospace has secured a $1.4-billion contract to supply additional T408 turboshaft engines for the US Marine Corps’ Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopter.

Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Sikorsky Wins $10.9B US Navy CH-53K Helicopter Contract

The US Navy has awarded Sikorsky a $10.9-billion contract to deliver 99 CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters to the US Marine Corps.

Mar- 2025 -

25 March

Air

A single CH-53K helicopter flying in between mountains

Christine Casimiro

Sikorsky to Customize Israeli Air Force CH-53K Choppers

Israel’s Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Sikorsky to customize the 12 incoming CH-53K "Pere" helicopters for the Israeli Air Force (IAF).

Dec- 2024 -

23 December

Air