Republic of Korea Air Force S-92 Ordered

Sikorsky has been selected to supply the S-92A+ to the Republic of Korea Air Force for its Presidential Helicopter II programme, Lockheed Martin announced on 6 November 2026. According to Asian Military Review, the contract covers four helicopters, with the first delivery due in 2031; AeroTime reports that Lockheed Martin has not disclosed the contract value. The S-92A+ adds upgraded GE CT7-8A6 engines, a Phase IV main gearbox and a higher maximum gross weight. Korea Aviation Engineering & Maintenance Service, a Korea Aerospace Industries subsidiary, will complete the mission equipment in South Korea, and the contract also covers special mission equipment, spare parts and field service support. The new helicopters will replace the three S-92s the Air Force has flown on presidential transport since 2007.