Lockheed, Sikorsky Team For Presidential Helo

By Bettina H. Chavanne chavanne@aviationweek.com

Sikorsky Aircraft and Lockheed Martin this morning said they are teaming to compete for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ renewed VXX Presidential Helicopter program – a reversal of their heated competition six years that ended in a canceled program and showcase example of acquisition problems.

The companies said that Sikorsky would be the prime contractor and that they would bid a Sikorsky ...

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