The U.S. Navy has announced it has approved the full rate production of the Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter. The decision is expected to increase the production of CH-53K helicopters to more than 20 helicopters annually in the coming years. Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, is procuring long-lead items and critical materials to support building full-rate production of the CH-53K helicopters in its digital factory. This full-rate production decision will instill confidence in the diverse network of more than 200 CH‑53K suppliers across 34 states in the U.S.
