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Pentagon Sticks By Tanker Requirements After WTO Decision

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Thursday, March 25th, 2010

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By Emelie Rutherford The defense secretary assured lawmakers yesterday that the Pentagon, as it considers extending the deadline for proposals to build the Air Force tanker, will not change the aircraft's requirements to suit European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co. (EADS). Defense Secretary Robert Gates faced staunch supporters of Chicago-based Boeing's [BA] tanker bid yesterday, the day after the World Trade Organization (WTO) issued a report saying some European government aid to European firm Airbus was illegal. EADS is Airbus' parent company. The…

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