Navy Inks $1.4B Multiyear Deal for CH-53K Engines

Navy inks $1.4B multiyear deal for CH-53K engines

The Navy has entered into a $1.4 billion multiyear procurement deal with GE Aerospace to produce T-408 engines for the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter program in a bid to reduce costs and programmatic risk, the service announced Thursday. The five-year contract covers engine production lots 9-13 in addition to spares and sustainment services with work running through 2032. The deal is expected to yield approximately $174 million in cost savings …

GE Aerospace awarded $1.4 billion contract to supply T408 engines for CH-53K King Stallion helicopters

The contract follows the $684 million Lot 6–8 block-buy agreement announced in April 2023 and supports the Marine Corps’ most advanced heavy-lift helicopter, which can lift 36,000 pounds, refuel in mid-air and conduct a wide range of assault support missions. The CH-53K, powered by three T408 engines, achieved Initial Operating Capability with the Marine Corps in April 2022. Commenting on the award, Scott Snyder, Heavy Lift Engines Program Direc…

GE Aerospace stock drops despite $1.42 billion Navy engine award as earnings loom

New York, January 8, 2026, 20:31 EST — Market closed GE Aerospace shares fell 2.9% to $314.44 on Thursday, after trading as high as $330.06 and as low as $310.42. Separately, a U.S. Navy contract notice showed General Electric Aerospace was awarded a $1.421 billion modification tied to 277 T408-GE-400 turboshaft engines for the Marine Corps’ CH-53K program, with work running through September 2032. U.S. Department of War The decline followed a 1…