Reuters: Sikorsky Aircraft sold to Lockheed Martin

United Technologies Corp and Lockheed Martin are expected to jointly announce the sale of Sikorsky Aircraft to Lockheed today.

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The fighter jet manufacturer is expected to pay over $8 billion for the helicopter company. Sources say Sikorsky may likely be left as a standalone company after the acquisition.

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