The CH-53K in Action: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and New Operational Possibilities

By Robbin Laird The U.S. Marine Corps’ latest heavy-lift helicopter, the CH-53K King Stallion, represents far more than an evolutionary step from its predecessor. In an interview on July 22, 2025, Col Kate Fleeger, Program Manager, H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program at NAVAIR, underscored that the CH-53K embodies a fundamental shift in how Marines approach … Continue reading The CH-53K in Action: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and New Operational Possibilities