Israeli Air Force expected to receive its first Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter in 2026, as its predecessor is expected to be decommissioned in 2025 after more than 50 years of service.

The apparent dissolution of the Knesset and consequent snap elections may further shelve the Israeli military's plan to purchase cutting-edge Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion helicopters, Ynet learned on Sunday. In case Israel does end up heading for another round of elections, the acquisition of the helicopter, dubbed Super Yasur in Hebrew, will be withheld at the very least until a new government is sworn in early next year.

As reported by Ynet
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