Lockheed Martin to Fund White House Helipad Construction

On July 6, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, will cover the costs of constructing a helipad at the White House. The decision follows damage caused by the new VH-92A Patriot helicopters, which Trump stated had disrupted the South Lawn. Lockheed Martin confirmed that the estimated cost of the helipad would be between $5 million and $6 million, and the funding is guided by the company's ethics and compliance standards. The project is being managed in collaboration with the Trust for the National Mall, a non-profit organization associated with the National Park Service. Construction has reportedly been expedited ahead of an upcoming state visit, with an additional $875,000 allocated to the project. The addition of the helipad has been discussed for several years and is part of a broader series of renovations at the White House during Trump's second term.