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U.K. To Spend $225 Million For Continued C-17A Sustainment Partnership

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Friday, April 18th, 2008

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The United Kingdom has requested continued participation in the Boeing [BA] Globemaster III Sustainment Partnership, which consists of support to its fleet of six C-17A Globemaster III cargo aircraft, worth as much as $225 million, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) reported yesterday. The partnership also includes contractor technical and logistics personnel services, support equipment, spare and repair parts, and other related elements of logistics support, according to DSCA. This program will ensure the United Kingdom can effectively maintain its…

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