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Old 25th Jul 2019, 12:53
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Air Force Gets Tough With Boeing, Withholds $360 Million From KC-46

Article on Breaking Defense:-

After years of technical and production problems, cost overruns and schedule delays afflicting Boeing’s KC-46 airborne tanker, the Air Force has lost patience with Boeing.

“The Air Force is withholding payments to protect our interests and incentivize Boeing to deliver KC-46s that meet all specification requirements in the contract,” the Air Force said in a statement. “To date, the Air Force has withheld approximately $360M from Boeing for KC-46s delivered so far.”
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