Photo Op
Sikorsky appears to have learned a lesson from Bell after the Defiant fumbles in regards to sticking to promised schedule, and being more open with the press. From the photos it appears their FARA aircraft has progressed well towards first flight. But on close examination of the mast and the weapons carriage, they are obviously wood or plastic mock-ups of real parts. The nose gear reality also looks questionable.
So while I complement Sikorsky on their apparent change in ability to meet schedule and on being more open to the press, I have to wonder how much of the aircraft was just slapped together for a photo op.