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In fact the US Coastguard deepwater program contract was won with Spanish Casa 235 Aircraft and tactical systems, However it was a US company that actually won the contract bidding with those aicraft. I understand all the shortlisted bidders bid those aircraft.
From what I understand there are probably 4 good consortiums pursueing this contract most with an Australian Partner as the lead bidder. One exception being Survellience Australia.
I don't think it will make much difference to the Pilots and Engineers as the winner will require crews and support anyway