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Lockheed Martin has secured a $10.855 billion contract for the production of up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps. This multi-year agreement optimizes costs and supply chains, impacting numerous suppliers and stabilizing production. The CH-53K enhances military logistical capabilities and offers potential for international sales, marking a key phase in its program development.

Two AV-8B Harrier II+ jets have been retired to Castle Air Museum in California and Tillamook Air Museum in Oregon. These aircraft, once key components of Marine Corps combat and test operations, will now serve as historical exhibits. Their retirement marks the Marine Corps’ shift to next-generation aircraft while preserving the Harrier’s legacy for future generations.