And the Winner Is...

According to sources, with just ten minutes to go before an official announcement is made, the Pentagon's Defense Acquisition Board will award the $1.6 billion Marine One contract to Lockheed Martin/AgustaWestland. The decision is a major blow to Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford, Connecticut, and its 9,000 employees. For the reasons for and against each side and further analysis, stay tuned.