The Air Force announced yesterday it has awarded a $458 million contract to Orlando, FL-based FMC Corp. to build Next Generation Small Loaders. The agreement calls for FMC Corp. to manufacture up to 246 loaders as well as provide up to 15 years of logistics support. According to the contract, the Air Force will be able to estimate the number of loaders it needs in the future and adjust the contract accordingly. The loader can be transported by air, and...