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Sikorsky to Build 99 CH-53K King Stallions for the U.S. Marine Corps
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The Aviationist
Sikorsky announced on Sep. 26, 2025 the award of a $10.8 billion contract from the U.S. Navy to build up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps over the next five years.
The CH-53K is essential to the Marine Corps mission – transporting troops, supplies and heavy equipment across a contested battlefield.
— Sikorsky (@Sikorsky) September 26, 2025CH-53K King Stallion’s Future in the Marine CorpsThe CH-53K King Stallion is the mainstay of the Corps’ heavy lift capability, transporting both troops and heavy equipment, like JLTVs (Joint Light Tactical Vehicles), 420E backhoe loader earthmovers, inflatable boats and even F-35s during slingload operations.
Specifically, as per the latest Marine Aviation Plan 2025, the CH-53K King Stallion is expected to fully replace the CH-53E Super Stallion by FY32.
#Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, transport an F-35B Lightning II near Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland.