Israel Orders Local Electronics For CH-53K Fleet

 CH-53K King Stallion helicopter takes off from the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), Feb. 14, 2023. The King Stallion is a heavy-lift cargo helicopter undergoing sea trials as the next evolution of the CH-53 series helicopters that have been in service since 1966. Contributor: Operation 2023 / Alamy Stock Photo
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Twelve Sikorsky CH-53K helicopters ordered by the Israeli air force will be modified with avionics and electronic warfare systems made by Israeli companies. The Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a deal on March 24 worth “hundreds of millions of dollars” to the Lockheed Martin-owned manufacturer to...
Steve Trimble

Steve covers military aviation, missiles and space for the Aviation Week Network, based in Washington DC.

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