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The F-22 programme might be saved

Washington, USA - If the Congress will approve a bill for the production of further 12 stealth fighters

Lockheed Martin's F-22 Raptor project might receive an unexpected aid following yesterday's decision by the House Armed Services Committee that voted, after 16 hours of discussions, a bill for the production of further 12 stealth fighters. The decision, taken with a majority of 1 (31-30) includes initial financing for $369 million. Now the bill has to be approved by the Congress before becoming effective. The...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1106050
Rome, Italy, 06/18/2009 18:58
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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