 KOMO | Northrop Joins Chase For Massive Air Force Contract for Tankers Washington Post - By Renae Merle. Northrop Grumman said yesterday that it would compete for a $40 billion contract to build refueling tanker planes for the Air Force, setting up a two-way race between the Los Angeles weapons maker and rival Boeing. Northrop, EADS to Bid in $40 Billion Tanker Plane Competition Northrop Grumman to bid on US Air Force tanker - sources |
