CH-53K King Stallion
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 390
- Short name
- CH-53K
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT IC
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
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Department of the Navy
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 306
- Contract obligations
- $12,770,063,098 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $1,882,606,396 |
| FY2025 | $2,087,352,903 |
| FY2024 | $2,166,630,352 |
| FY2023 | $2,326,431,886 |
| FY2022 | $1,866,090,604 |
| FY2021 | $1,449,663,266 |
| FY2020 | $284,013,355 |
| FY2019 | $285,656,421 |
| FY2018 | $335,551,722 |
| FY2017 | $72,779,653 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation | $9,881,523,991 | |
| 2 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $1,250,559,099 | |
| 3 | General Electric Company | $943,036,807 | |
| 4 | General Electric Company | $552,729,954 | |
| 5 | Robertson Fuel Systems, L.L.C. | $52,275,311 | |
| 6 | Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation | $14,910,549 | |
| 7 | Telephonics Corp | $7,494,498 | |
| 8 | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | $7,079,600 | |
| 9 | Coherent Technical Services, Inc. | $6,052,834 | |
| 10 | Triman Industries Inc. | $5,372,927 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The CH-53K King Stallion is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) under Acquisition Category IC. The program involves the development and production of a heavy-lift cargo helicopter intended to replace the U.S. Marine Corps' aging CH-53E Super Stallion fleet. Following the Major Capability Acquisition pathway, the CH-53K program represents a significant modernization of the Marine Corps' vertical heavy-lift capabilities, incorporating advanced technologies and improved performance characteristics.
Contract awards associated with the program range from small purchase orders of $6,800 to major definitive contracts exceeding $3.2 billion, with performance periods typically spanning 1-5 years. Primary contractors include Lockheed Martin Corporation's Sikorsky Aircraft and Rotary And Mission Systems divisions, General Electric Company (GE Aviation/GE Edison Works) for T-64 engines, and Raytheon Technologies subsidiaries. Common contract types include firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery orders, with work primarily performed in Stratford, Connecticut, West Lynn, Massachusetts, and various supplier locations. While most large awards are unrestricted, the program utilizes small business set-asides for specialized tooling, ground support equipment, and components, particularly through 8(a) and woman-owned small business designations. The Naval Air Systems Command and Naval Supply Systems Command serve as the primary funding agencies, focusing on aircraft production, sustainment, engineering services, and logistics support.
Quick answers
What is CH-53K?
CH-53K King Stallion is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Navy. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT IC. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has CH-53K obligated on contracts?
306 contract awards are coded to CH-53K, and their actions have obligated $12,770,063,098 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on CH-53K?
The contractors obligated the most on CH-53K contracts are Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation ($9,881,523,991), General Electric Company ($1,495,766,761 across 2 registrations) and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($1,250,559,099).
How much did CH-53K obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to CH-53K obligated $2,087,352,903 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for CH-53K?
The latest contract award coded to CH-53K is N0001926F0275, awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation on July 1, 2026.
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