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This is for the next phase of the project that involves building flying prototypes. Later stages include mass production which could go to a Boeing or Lockheed
by mulmen 3y ago
This is for the next phase of the project that involves building flying prototypes. Later stages include mass production which could go to a Boeing or Lockheed. I wonder how much of the decision to give this to a smaller player is based on a desire to maintain diversity among defense contractors and the competitive advantages that come with.
In other words the US Military continues to be a successful centrally planned socio-capitlaist organization.
- qp11 3y agoProbably overthinking. The Europeans signed deals with Helsing and Palantir recently for similar projects. That must have lit a fire under someones ass.
- mulmen 3y agoSorry I don’t follow. What did I overthink?
- bogtog 3y agoAround the globe, I think militaries regularly give contracts beyond just to the lowest bidders to maintain a strong base