Hartford, CT - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced a $46,388,901 multi-year Department of Defense contract for Timken Aerospace Transmissions in Manchester for the maintenance and overhaul of the AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopter main transmission. In May, Blumenthal and Murphy wrote a letter urging the Department of the Army to avoid foreign sourcing and ensure a qualified domestic manufacturer for the proposed multi-year acquisition of approximately 240 AH-Apache helicopters.

“This sizeable contract awarded to Timken Aerospace is not only a major win for the viability of our domestic defense industrial base, but a true testament to Connecticut’s robust defense manufacturing industry,” said Blumenthal and Murphy. “We are confident that the skilled, dedicated workforce at Timken Aerospace will continue to deliver the quality components of the Apache Attack Helicopter that are vital to the durability of our armed forces and national security. The Army made a wise decision to support the utilization of American-made components in the Army’s aviation fleet, and the Department of Defense should continue to award contracts that create jobs and foster economic growth here at home.”

Last year, Blumenthal visited Timken Aerospace with United States Army Aviation Program Brigadier General Robert Marion to discuss Apache contracting and prospects and support for Connecticut defense manufacturing. Murphy has introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to strengthen existing standards and prioritize the purchase of American-made goods, the 21st Century Buy American Act and the American Jobs Matter Act.

Timken Aerospace Transmissions, based in Manchester, Connecticut, provides a wide range of aerospace solutions encompassing precision bearings, reliable replacement parts and comprehensive component overhaul services for aerospace applications.