Air Force proceeds with 'most extensive' B-2 bomber modification ever

By Jason Sherman / January 26, 2017 at 3:32 PM
The Air Force has codified the acquisition plan for the B-2 Defensive Management System Modernization program -- a $2.7 billion project led by Northrop Grumman to resolve obsolescence issues with the stealth bomber fleet -- providing Congress a report outlining schedule and cost targets established last year after commencing engineering and manufacturing development. Last summer, the Pentagon provided lawmakers the first Selected Acquisition Report for the B-2 DMS Mod program, establishing a new baseline for cost estimates as well as...

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