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TRW defeated Lockheed Martin in satellite war

Washington, Usa - By winning aUSD 4,5 bn contract

Lockheed Martin, the Us colossus in aerospace and military industry,has been defeated by its historic rival TRW in the contract contest for the creation of a new meteorological satellite system to United States of America. The USD 4,5bn worth deal, is part of the Us government blueprint aiming to rationalize satellite system in order to improve country's territories reconnaissance and surveillance....

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 33185
Rome, Italy, 09/09/2002 16:52
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