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while this is true, the justification I've heard is that there are only a few companies that can provide these types of services to the US Govt.

• buro9 12y ago
  Absolutely, because the US Govt (and other governments) have the companies in question consult in helping to shape the requirements of this type of service. Simply: Lockheed define narrow criteria that only Lockheed can win and then lobby enough to ensure those criteria are applied.
  • branchan 12y ago
    You sure it's not because of the fact that it's a joint strike fighter and LM has to create one aircraft that is able to accommodate the requirements of each branch of the military?
  • maaku 12y ago
    Having worked at Lockheed I can say: this is 100% true.