Pentagon Launches Contest For Serial Tanker Contract -- L.A. Times
Boeing is expected to compete against a team of Northrop and Airbus' parent company. The pact to replace the nation's aging fleet of mid-flight refueling planes could be worth $35 billion.
The Pentagon on Wednesday officially launched a competition to replace its aging, aerial refueling tankers. It released the requirements needed to fulfill a contract potentially worth $35 billion.
Two aerospace giants were expected to vie for the contract to build 179 tankers -- Chicago-based Boeing Co. and a team composed of Century City-based Northrop Grumman Corp. and Airbus parent European Aeronautic Defense & Space Co. The companies have 75 days to submit bids.
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