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AFRL To Issue Solicitation Soon on New, “Rocket Cargo” Vanguard Program

Frank Wolfe

Friday, June 4th, 2021

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AFRL To Issue Solicitation Soon on New, “Rocket Cargo” Vanguard Program

The Department of the Air Force on June 4 announced its fourth Vanugard program, Rocket Cargo (U.S. Air Force Drawing)

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