The National Defense Authorization Act will bolster CT’s big three defense companies — Electric Boat, Sikorsky and Pratt & Whitney.
Sikorsky
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Major setback for Sikorsky as Army ends scout helicopter program
Sikorsky was a finalist for the Army’s armed scout helicopter contract. CT lawmakers worry what it could mean for the company.
Posted inGovernment
Federal bill bolsters CT defense companies, nuclear submarine deal
Connecticut’s three big defense contractors — Sikorsky, Electric Boat and Pratt & Whitney — will see major investments.
Posted inEconomic Development
Sikorsky drops challenge after losing Army helicopter contract
Members of CT’s congressional delegation say they’ll keep pressing the Army for answers on why it chose Textron Inc.’s Bell instead of Sikorsky.
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Sikorsky challenge to Army helicopter contract is denied
The Stratford-based company had filed a protest to the Army selecting Textron Inc.’s Bell to build the successor to the Black Hawk helicopter.
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Questions remain over Sikorsky bid for Army helicopter contract
Members of CT’s congressional delegation say they have received vague answers about why the proposal from Bell was selected over Sikorsky’s.
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CT delegation seeks Army briefing about Sikorsky loss of helicopter contract
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.
Posted inEconomic Development
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.
Posted inPolitics
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.
