This podcast discusses the interview with Col Kate Fleeger, H-53 Heavy Lift Helicopters Program at NAVAIR, conducted in July 2025.

The discussion focused on the  CH-53K’s ability to transform operational concepts and force sustainment.

Exercises, such as the Service Level Training Exercise (SLTE) at 29 Palms, demonstrate the aircraft’s expanded capabilities in contested logistics and rapid troop movements, moving beyond traditional lift capacity.

The CH-53K’s advanced digital architecture for integrated mission planning and predictive sustainment, signaling a shift from reactive to proactive logistics. Ultimately, the CH-53K’s success hinges on adapting mindsets and doctrine to fully leverage its transformative potential across various Marine Corps and joint operations.

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