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  • Boeing, Air Force Partner to Test Drag Reduction Methods on C-17 - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    Boeing, Air Force Partner to Test Drag Reduction Methods on C-17

    The U.S. Air Force and Boeing have partnered to test various methods to minimize drag and reduce fuel consumption on the C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft. The C-17 Drag Reduction Program, run by the Air Force Research Laboratory, aims to examine how certain structural changes to the aircraft will affect airflow around it, according to an article posted Thursday on the Air Force website. […] More

  • ULA Taps Orbital ATK to Build Composite Structures for Atlas V, Delta IV Rockets - top government contractors - best government contracting event
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    ULA Taps Orbital ATK to Build Composite Structures for Atlas V, Delta IV Rockets

    Orbital ATK has received a contract from United Launch Alliance to produce large composite structures for installation onboard ULA-built Delta IV and Atlas V rockets. Orbital ATK said Thursday its contract with the Boeing–Lockheed Martin joint venture was awarded in support of the U.S. Air Force’s Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles initiative. “Our support of ULA EELV […] More