EADS Is Officially Prime On KC-X Bid

By Amy Butler

After failing to secure a major U.S. prime contractor, EADS North America is leading a bid to build the U.S. Air Force KC-135 replacement. But company officials say they will continue to look for additional U.S. companies to join the team.

EADS has been in a rush to secure a possible U.S. prime or more major subcontractors since Northrop Grumman decided to break ties as the former prime on the program last month. Northrop Grumman ...

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