Boeing, Northrop tanker news

November 20, 2008

The Boeing Co. announced it was laying off 800 defense workers in Wichita, Kan., due in part to the delay in the U.S. Air Force tanker competition.

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Peer Review For Major Pentagon Programs

November 20, 2008

The Pentagon is adding another layer of review meant to better protest-proof its major acquisitions, and the first programs set for greater scrutiny are the U.S. Air Force’s $15 billion combat, search and rescue (CSAR-X) helicopter replacement plan and the $35 billion tanker fleet contract award.

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