Navy Approves CH-53K Heavy-Lift Helicopter for Full-Rate Production
The Marine Corps’ new heavy-lift helicopter is now in the full-rate production stage of the program, the Navy announced last…
Top Stories 2022: U.S. Marine Corps Acquisition
This post is part of a series looking back at the top naval stories from 2022. The Marine Corps is still…
Semper Wi-Fi: New Marine Aviation Plan Pushes Digital Connections Between Far-flung Forces
THE PENTAGON — Key to Marines’ latest aviation plan is using the service’s aircraft to keep small units spread across…
Israel Signs Deal to Buy CH-53K Heavy-Lift Helicopters
Israel late last month reached a deal to buy Lockheed Martin-owned Sikorsky’s heavy-lift helicopter, with the first aircraft slated for…
Marines Say Unit Costs for CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter Dropping
The Marine Corps’ top aviation officer assured a key House panel this week that the unit costs of the CH-53K…
Marine Corps Conducting Fleet Flight Tests of CH-53K Ahead of IOT&E This Summer
Operational test Marines have begun flying the new CH-53K ahead of this summer’s planned test event to bring the heavy…
Top Stories 2020: Marine Corps Acquisition
This post has been updated to clarify that the Marine Corps has begun experimenting with a Marine Littoral Regiment formation,…
Last Piece of CH-53K Helicopter Trainer Triad Declared ‘Ready for Training’
The final of three CH-53K heavy-lift helicopter trainers has been declared “ready for training,” and an industry/government team next month…
Navy Issues Sikorsky $550.4 Million Modification for 6 CH-53Ks
This post has been updated to include a new photo of the CH-53K from Sikorsky. The Navy has issued Lockheed…
VIDEO: Marines Pleased With CH-53K Success During Sea Trials Aboard USS Wasp
The Marine Corps wrapped up its first sea trials with the new CH-53K King Stallion, crossing off one of the…