Contract Option Exercises — August 04, 2026

Sikorsky Aircraft won a $249.2 million firm-fixed-price delivery order for H-60 new hulls, including non-recurring engineering and the first 25 hulls, awarded without competition. This sole-source position strengthens Lockheed Martin's revenue visibility in the rotary-wing market through 2028.

The $249.2 million contract is firm-fixed-price, meaning Lockheed Martin bears cost overruns on non-recurring engineering and production of the first 25 hulls. Any technical challenges or delays in the H-60 program could compress margins.

The contract is funded by the Department of Homeland Security (Coast Guard), which is vulnerable to Continuing Resolution (CR) uncertainty and potential budget cuts for non-defense agencies. Future option years or follow-on orders depend on sustained Coast Guard rotary-wing funding.

The non-competitive award signals Sikorsky's entrenched position as the sole provider of H-60 hulls for the Coast Guard. This creates a barrier to entry for competitors like Bell Textron or Airbus, and opens the door for follow-on delivery orders for additional hulls beyond the initial 25.

The contract includes non-recurring engineering, which could lead to sustainment and upgrade contracts for the Coast Guard's H-60 fleet over the next decade, expanding Lockheed Martin's service revenue stream.

The $249.2 million award to Sikorsky for H-60 new hulls underscores the Coast Guard's ongoing investment in replacing or expanding its medium-lift helicopter fleet. This theme supports Lockheed Martin's dominance in the military rotary-wing market.

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