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Air Force

Boeing, Lockheed Martin Reveal Plan To Join Forces On Next Air Force Bomber

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Monday, January 28th, 2008

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By Jen DiMascio For the past three years, aerospace giants Boeing [BA]and Lockheed Martin [LMT]have flirted with the idea of teaming up to make the Air Force's next-generation bomber aircraft. Over the last year, the two companies deepened the relationship, finalizing their agreement to work together, but the companies waited until last week to publicly reveal their partnership on what is likely to be the next major Air Force contract competition. Service officials have said publicly they want a new…

Congress

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Congress

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Congress

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Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

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