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LOCKHEED MARTIN AND BOEING TO COMPETE TO BUILD JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER

USA, Both the industries are developing the military fighter jet which would be used by the Air Force, Navy, Marines and Britain's royal Air Force and Navy. Lockheed Martin's jet flew for the first time last saturday. The contract worth $200 billion. The winner will be chosen next year.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 5431
Rome, Italy, 12/18/2000 17:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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