By Geoff Fein The White House has decided to move forward on Increment 2 of the next presidential helicopter, VH-71, citing that the Lockheed Martin [LMT] aircraft provides the capability requested by the government. Meanwhile, redesign work on Increment 2 will raise the program's cost by $3 billion, and increase the total VH-71 program cost by roughly $5 billion, according to John Young, the Pentagon's acquisition chief. "We do now expect the total program cost to increase from $6.8 billion…
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Fischer Says Golden Dome Boosters Need To Increase Capitol Hill Support With Information, Warns Against Counting On Reconciliation
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – A Senate Armed Services panel chair today said boosters of the Golden Dome program still have work to do to increase support on Capitol Hill while […]
HII Executive Outlines Its Shipbuilding Acceleration Strategy
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House Sends Dec. 11 CR With Ship Construction Funds To Trump’s Desk For Final Signature
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