Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has been selected to supply its next-generation S-92A+ helicopter to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) under the Presidential Helicopter II programme.
Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky have maintained a partnership with South Korea for more than 70 years, covering Black Hawk, Seahawk and S-92 helicopter programmes.
The ROKAF has operated three S-92 helicopters since taking delivery in 2007, relying on the aircraft for nearly two decades of presidential transport operations.
The S-92 platform has also supported South Korea’s Coast Guard in search and rescue missions, as well as firefighting and other emergency operations conducted by the National 119 Rescue Headquarters, part of the country’s National Fire Agency.
Under the new programme, Korea Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service (KAEMS), a subsidiary of Korea Aerospace Industries, will carry out in-country completion of mission equipment for the S-92A+ helicopters.
The contract also covers additional special mission equipment and sustainment services, including critical spare parts and field service support.
