Und da wäre auch schon ein potenzieller EU Partner für die derzeit so beliebten ‘government to government’ Beschaffungen ;)
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.Belgium opens talks with U.S. on CH-53K King Stallion heavy transport helicopter.
27 Feb, 2026 - 7:33
Belgium has opened discussions with U.S. authorities and industry regarding the CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter, as the CH-53K appears as a candidate for a €1.3 billion heavy transport helicopter program.
During the International Military Helicopter 2026 conference, Belgium has opened discussions with U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky regarding the CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter, according to Gareth Jennings. The talks are part of Belgium’s planned objective to acquire close to 11 heavy transport helicopters under a €1.3 billion heavy transport program. The CH-53K is being assessed to support strategic airlift and special operations requirements toward 2030, alongside separate considerations involving the MH-60R
