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Boeing, Army Inch Closer To AH-64E Apache Multi-Year Deal

Thursday, October 13th, 2016

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Boeing [BA] and the Army have made progress toward a multi-year contract for AH-64E model Apaches with a second quarter 2017 contract a possibility.Army Col. Jeff Hager, program manager for Apache, told reporters Oct. 3 Pentagon Director of Defense Pricing Shay Assad approved the Army proceeding with multi-year negotiations, which would be worth 275 “Echo” model aircraft for the Army, according to prime contractor Boeing. Hager said the goal is for deliveries between 2017 and 2021.Boeing Vice President of Attack…

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