The Air Force's KC-X next-generation tanker competition has taken a new twist, following EADS' announcement today of its willingness to enter the $35 billion contest without U.S. partner Northrop Grumman. However, the European-based company said it would only bid if the Pentagon makes a "significant extension" to the May 10 request for proposals deadline and modifies the document itself, which the company says favors the aircraft Boeing is proposing. "Yesterday the U.S. Department of Defense indicated it would welcome a...
