Lawmakers propose new competition for F-35 cockpit canopy transparency

By Courtney Albon / April 27, 2018 at 9:00 AM
House lawmakers want the Air Force to consider the implications of recompeting a contract for F-35 cockpit canopy transparencies in order to drive down cost and secure the supply chain. In the House Armed Services tactical air and land forces subcommittee mark released April 25, lawmakers call for a briefing from the service on the "costs, benefits, analysis and schedule impacts" of moving from a sole-source to a two-source acquisition strategy for the capability. "The committee understands that the F-22...

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