CT’s congressional delegation has requested a briefing from the Army on its decision not to award an assault aircraft contract to Sikorsky.
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Sikorsky files challenge to Army’s award of helicopter contract
The appeal comes after the Army awarded the billion-dollar contract to Texas-based Textron Inc.’s Bell to produce the Black Hawk’s successor.
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CT defense companies likely to get boost from federal spending bill
CT’s submarine and aerospace companies and suppliers could see major investments in workforce and supply chain development.
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Sikorsky loses helicopter contract, unsettling CT supply chain
CT aerospace suppliers were shocked by the Army’s decision to give the Black Hawk helicopter replacement contract to Bell over Sikorsky.
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GOP stimulus bill has billions for CT defense contractors in what Dems call a ‘slush fund’
General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies said they would lay off workers if they did not get the money.
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U.S. House approves massive defense bill with billions for CT-made weapons systems
The massive bill would also strip Confederate names from military bases and end transfers of military equipment to local police.
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U.S. House approves boost in military spending in CT
Both the House and Senate want to substantially boost military spending, but partisan conflicts over Pentagon policy are hurdles in a final bill.
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Courtney foils Trump’s red, white, blue Air Force One plan
WASHINGTON — Rep. Joe Courtney on Wednesday threw a big wrench into President Donald Trump’s plans to paint the iconic Air Force One jets red, white and blue.
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Navy signs new contract with Sikorsky for ‘King Stallion’ copters
Connecticut fought to keep Sikorsky — and the mighty King Stallion– in the state.
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Conn. companies brace for new fallout from U.S.-China trade war
Even before the latest escalation, the impact of the trade war had been felt in Connecticut. On Monday, state companies were trying to assess the impact of the latest trade battle.
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Saudi role in journalist’s alleged murder threatens CT defense contracts
WASHINGTON – Sikorsky and other U.S. defense contractors are in a tough spot because of the alleged murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul 17 days ago.
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Final defense bill boosts Sikorsky helicopters and and EB subs, but trims F-35s
WASHINGTON – Congress has finished work on a final defense authorization bill that boosts military spending and provides more dollars for Connecticut defense contractors.
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House okays defense bill, but rejects Courtney’s sub bid
Washington – The U.S. House on Thursday rejected Rep. Joe Courtney’s bid to require the Pentagon to spend an additional $1 billion this year for additional Virginia-class submarines made by Electric Boat, a move strongly opposed by the Defense Department. The Pentagon successfully argued that spending more on the Electric Boat-made subs would siphon off funds from other military priorities.
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Senate approves massive defense bill, but trims number of F-35s
WASHINGTON – The Senate late Monday approved a $716 billion defense authorization bill that trims the number of F-35’s the Pentagon can purchase this year, but allows for more spending on Electric Boat submarine programs and Sikorsky-made helicopters. “Five percent of our country’s defense spending is done in Connecticut,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal said.
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White House objects to three-subs-a-year plan
WASHINGTON – The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has objected to a provision in a massive defense bill approved by the House Thursday that would press the Navy to procure two additional Virginia-class subs in 2022 and 2023. The White House said those additional subs, manufactured by Electric Boat, exceeds President Donald Trump’s request for 10 subs, not 12, in the Navy’s next contract with EB.