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Marine Corps’ new CH-53K finally makes it to the fleet
The helicopter will help the 2nd Marine Air Wing move more "troops and equipment, at higher altitudes, faster speeds, and in more austere environments than ever before."
By Philip Athey
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Marine Corps purchasing too many CH-53Ks while still testing its capabilities, GAO finds
The lifetime cost of the program is up 63 percent from initial estimates.
By Philip Athey
Lawmakers slash funding for Marine Corps’ long-range fires development
Despite a push from a group of powerful House lawmakers, the final defense spending bill for fiscal year 2021 — released Dec. 21 — slashes the Marine Corps’ efforts to develop long-range precision fires capabilities.
By Jen Judson
Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion’s technical problems have been solved, maker says
The CH-53K is scheduled to join Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One on Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, by the end of October.
By Philip Athey
The Marine Corps’ new CH-53K is a mess. This is why its operational date could face delays.
Several design deficiencies were found during testing.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps is spending money to save on the CH-53 King Stallion
A cost reduction team for the CH-53K will cost almost $5 million.
By Shawn Snow