The Boeing and Lockheed Martin submission of a revised proposal on merging launch services still has not satisfied the Federal Trade Commission. (DR, 09/23/05) According to the Washington Post, FTC officials still want more information on the United Launch Alliance deal.
The Pentagon announced new long-term agreements with four defense companies May 13 to develop and produce large numbers of low-cost cruise missiles. And while the effort will focus mostly on the Army to start, it pairs with Air Force efforts to find more affordable munitions.