WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) released the following statement on Sikorsky’s announcement that the company will eliminate as many as 400 jobs in Connecticut:

“When it comes to designing and supplying rotary aircraft, the men and women of Sikorsky comprise the most talented workforce in this country and play an irreplaceable role in our national defense – full stop. The layoffs announced at Sikorsky stem from the Army’s short-sighted decision to cancel its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) program, which I repeatedly raised concerns about for its implications for both our long-term military capabilities and the second to none workforce at the Stratford plant. I will continue to press the Army on their commitment to maintaining the highly skilled workforce at Sikorsky that our nation needs to ensure our military readiness. Our commitment to workers and the future of manufacturing in Connecticut is ironclad, and my office stands ready to assist those impacted by these layoffs in any way we can.”

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