STRATFORD, Conn. (WTNH) -- Sikorsky Aircraft, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary based in Stratford, announced a $10 billion contract with the United States government Friday.

The company has been contracted to build up to 99 CH-53K heavy lift helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps for $10.86 billion. It is the largest-quantity order for the aircraft to date, according to Sikorsky.

According to Sikorsky, the CH-53K is designed to "meet the Marine Corps’ lift requirements for today’s battlefield — to transport troops, supplies and heavy equipment forces across a contested environment — and survive."

“This award reflects trust and confidence in Sikorsky to deliver these technologically advanced, heavy-lift helicopters that will revolutionize the Marine Corps' operational capabilities by adding u

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