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Boeing Delivers Minuteman III Upgraded Guidance Set

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Monday, February 16th, 2009

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The Boeing Co. [BA] delivered the final upgraded missile guidance set (MGS) for the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) to the Air Force, completing 82 months -- or nearly seven years -- of consecutive on-time or early deliveries. Boeing made the final delivery two months ahead of schedule. The milestone was highlighted at a Dec. 11 ceremony attended by representatives of the Air Force, Boeing and ICBM prime contractor Northrop Grumman Corp. [NOC]. Boeing performed the MGS upgrade under…

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MOSA Implementation By Pentagon Lagging, GAO Official Says

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