FROM THE DESK OF
CONGRESSMAN JIM MALONEY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Betsy Arnold
May 11, 2000 202-226-8162
Maloney Announces Defense Authorizations
Washington, D.C. --
Working to provide for the nation=s security, for the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, and in support of the jobs of Connecticut=s defense workers, Congressman Jim Maloney (CT-05) announced today that he has worked to secure the following defense projects for Connecticut contractors.A
Following considerable work over the past three months, I am glad to report as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, that we have approved the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2001,@ said Congressman Maloney.A
The bill which I strongly supported, protects our men and women in uniform and their families, safeguards our nations combat readiness, and advances our Armed Forces= modernization efforts. Finally, the defense bill provides funding for Connecticut=s military contractors, both large and small, assuring that thousands of Connecticut jobs are protected. In several cases, additional funding beyond the President=s budget proposal was authorized by committee,@ said Maloney.A
I will continue working to ensure that the goals of Connecticut=s defense industry are met,@ said Congressman Maloney.FY 2001 Defense Authorizations:
Procurement
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H-60 Sikorsky Platforms- President=s Proposal: 21 aircraft, $229.8 million
- Committee Action: Authorized a $110 million plus up for 8 additional aircraft, for a total of $339.8 million and 29 aircrafts
- Contractor: Sikorsky, Stratford
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AN/AVR-2 Helicopter Laser Detectors-President
=s Proposal: $0- Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $20 million
-Contractor: Raytheon, Danbury
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AN/AVR-1 Laser Warning Reciever For Bradley Fighting Vehicles- President=s Proposal: $0
- Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $20 million
-Contractor: Raytheon, Danbury
I J-STARS 15th Aircraft
-President=s Proposal: $260 million
- Committee Action: Authorized $260 million
-Contractor: Northrop Grumman, Norwalk
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J-STARS Advance Procurement- President=s Proposal: $0
-Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $40 million for 1 long lead aircraft
-Contractor: Northrop Grumman, Norwalk
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Funding for Air Force F-15 engine AE-Kit@ upgrades- President=s Proposal: $37.1 million
-Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $70 million, for a total of $107.1 million
- Contractor: Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford
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Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS)- President
=s Proposal: $9.7 million- Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $4 million, for a total of $13.7 million
- Contractor: Ensign Bickford, Simsbury
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Virginia Class Submarines- President
=s Proposal: Block buy for five submarines- Committee Action: Authorized a block buy for five submarines
- Contractors: Electric Boat, Groton
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Retention of FF G-7 FLT I and II Weapon System- Committee Action: Language to retain the Naval Reserve weapon system
- Contractor: Kaman, Bloomfield
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Procurement and Research & Development
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F-22 Aircraft- President=s Proposal: 10 aircraft, for a total of $2.429 billion
-Committee Action: Authorized $2.429 billion
-Aircraft Engine Contractor: Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford
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F-22 Aircraft-President
=s Proposal: $1.4 billion-Committee Action: Authorized $1.4 billion
-Contractor: Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford
**Total F-22 Program: $3.83 billion
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CH-47 Chinook Helicopter Modifications- President=s Proposal: $117.1 million
-Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $5 million, for a total of $122.1 million
- Contractor: Chandler Evans, West Hartford (will receive a portion of the modifications funding for an engine upgrade)
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CH-47 Chinook Helicopter-President=s Proposal: $95.8 million
-Committee Action: Authorized $95.8 million
-Contractor: Chadler Evans, West Hartford
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SSGN Conversion-President
=s Proposal: $35 million-Committee Action: Authorized $35 million
-Contractor: Electric Boat, Groton
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SSGN Refueling Design-President
=s Proposal: $0-Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $14 million
-Contractor: Electric Boat, Groton
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Research & Development
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Comanche Helicopter-President
=s Request: $614 million-Committee Action: Authorized $614 million
-Contractor: Sikorsky, Stratford
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Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Aircraft-President
=s Request: $857.5 million-Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $15 million for a total of $872.5 million
-Aircraft Engine Contractor: Pratt and Whitney, East Hartford
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Bipolar Wafer Cell Nickel--Metal Hydride Battery-President
=s Request: 0-Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $1 million for advanced battery technology
-Contractor: Electro Energy Inc., Danbury
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Navy Ship Service Fuel Cell (SSFC)-President
=s Request: 0-Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $2.8 million
-Contractor: Fuel Cell, Danbury
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Advanced Rapid Response Detonators (ARRD)- President
=s Request: $0-Committee Action: Authorized a plus up of $1.5 million
-Contractor: Ensign Bickford, Simsbury
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Dragon Warrior Unmanned Aerial Vehicle-President
=s request: $0-Committee Action: Authorized a plus-up of $5 million
-Contractor: Sikorsky, Stratford
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