Defense
Danbury-based ARKA completes acquisition of Maxar’s Radar and Sensor Technology Group
The company headquarters for ARKA at 100 Wooster Heights Road in Danbury. Photo courtesy of ARKA DANBURY – Remote sensing developer...
Stamford Partnership launches Northeast Cyber Council
The Stamford Partnership announced on September 3 the launch of The Northeast Cyber Council, an initiative seeking to help companies and...
Electric Boat receives $1.3 billion contract for new Virginia class subs
General Dynamics Electric Boat, based in Groton, announced on August 6 receipt of an award for a $1.3 billion contract from...
Up to $1.6 billion in federal funds announced for semiconductor R&D
On July 9 the US Department of Commerce announced that it plans to open a competition for research and development activities...
Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin pay $70 million to settle accusations of overcharging Navy
Stratford-based Sikorsky Support Services Inc. (SSSI), and Dreco Aerospace, both wholly owned subsidiaries of Lockheed-Martin, agreed to pay $70 million to...
Layoffs hit Sikorsky after cancelation of scout helicopter program
In February The US Army announced the cancelation of the Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft program which had been the best...
Vietnam veterans honored at Yonkers ceremonies
Vietnam veterans were honored in Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day ceremonies at Yonkers City Hall on March 28. After the indoor ceremonies,...
Future of Sikorsky’s Raider-X unclear after scout helicopter program cancellation
The US Army announced on Feb 8 an “Aviation Investment Rebalance” which included the cancel lation of the Future Attack and...
Croatia to acquire eight UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from Sikorsky
The U.S. will cover the cost of four helicopters and Croatia will fund the acquisition of the remaining four.
Guest Opinion: It Is Time to End World War II
After World War II – during which Adolf Hitler exterminated one-third of the world’s Jews – Israel was established under British...
A few words on Connecticut’s aerospace industry
In 2022, 25% of all aircraft engines were manufactured in Connecticut.
US Coast Guard to acquire 20 Sikorsky H-60 helicopters
The service is planning to operate a helicopter fleet consisting entirely of MH-60Ts.
The Israel-Hamas conflict hits home
The Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas and subsequent war on Hamas declared by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had...
Greece seeks to buy 49 UH-60 Black Hawks from Sikorsky
Greece’s army currently operates 64 Bell UH-1 helicopters for its utility life missions.
Brazil reportedly plans to buy 12 UH-60s from Sikorsky
The Brazilian Army is reportedly planning to order 12 UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from Stratford-headquartered Sikorsky Aircraft. According to an Air...
