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Air Force adds to launch deal with Boeing, Lockheed venture

By  Sun-Times staff
   
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The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $383 million contract for more launch services to United Launch Alliance, increasing the contract’s total value to $4.08 billion, Reuters reports. United Launch is a joint venture of Chicago-based Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp.

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