Gates still oppose to tanker split buy
Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell clarified that U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is still opposed to a split in the KC-X tanker contract.
"The secretary has been, and continues to be, opposed to a split buy," said Geoff Morrell, adding, "It doesn’t matter what you call it, he believes in a sole-source provider."
Rep. John Murtha had said earlier that during his meeting with Gates, the latter didn't oppose to his suggestion of splitting the buy between Boeing and Northrop Grumman/EADS.
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