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CH-53K heads toward its first deployment as the Marine Corps maps a bigger heavy-lift transition
Key Takeaways
- The Marine Corps says the CH-53K is nearing its first operational deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.
- Four squadrons now have CH-53Ks, spanning fleet, training, developmental test, and operational test roles.
- Annual deliveries are expected to reach 16 aircraft in Fiscal Year 2029, when full-rate production is currently planned.
- Marine officials also said they are open to a mine-countermeasures version that could replace the MH-53E.
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