The purchase of Schweizer strengthens Sikorsky's capabilities in the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market, a key component in the Pentagon's System-of-Systems concept, which integrates surveillance, information, battle management and precision strike systems. It also broadens Sikorsky's portfolio to include light rotorcraft and fixed-wing reconnaissance product lines.
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, based in Stratford, Conn., is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of advanced helicopters for commercial, industrial and military uses. Its helicopters occupy a prominent position in the intermediate to heavy weight range.
Sikorsky is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) , of Hartford, Conn., which provides a broad range of high-technology products and support services to the aerospace and building systems industries.