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Sikorsky Secures $232 Million for Marine Helicopter Upgrade

2/25/2025

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has secured a substantial $232.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense, boosting the total value to $605.4 million. This investment will support the U.S. Marine Corps' ambitious plan to acquire 227 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters by 2026, dramatically enhancing their heavy-lift capabilities.

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Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has secured a substantial $232.4 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of Defense, boosting the total value to $605.4 million. This investment will support the U.S. Marine Corps' ambitious plan to acquire 227 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters by 2026, dramatically enhancing their heavy-lift capabilities.