400 Sikorsky engineers laid off for Raider X project; Electric Boat hires for submarine program.

Sikorsky, a key Connecticut aerospace company, plans to lay off around 400 engineers and support staff for its Raider X helicopter project, raising concerns for the state's aerospace and defense industry. However, Electric Boat, a Connecticut-based submarine manufacturer, is hiring engineers for a new submarine program, potentially offering alternative career paths for laid-off Sikorsky workers.