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Air Force

Air Force Tanker RFP To Be Unveiled Today

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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford The Pentagon will release the long-awaited solicitation for the Air Force tanker today, when observers will wait to hear if Northrop Grumman [NOC]- European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS) will stay in the contest or yield to competitor Boeing [BA]. Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn, Pentagon acquisition czar Ashton Carter, and Air Force Secretary Michael Donley will brief lawmakers today on the final request for proposals (RFP) for the aerial-refueling plane, Donley said yesterday. Northrop Grumman-EADS…

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