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Washington Post
December 17, 2008
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Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense company, won an Air Force order valued at $784 million to support weapon systems on F-22 fighter jets.
The work, to be performed in Marietta, Ga., will happen this year, the Defense Department said.
The F-22 is the most expensive fighter ever. Adjusted for inflation, each costs $195 million to build, according to Pentagon figures. When research and development costs are included, the inflation-adjusted price is $354 million apiece.
December 17, 2008
Pg. D4
Bethesda-based Lockheed Martin, the world's largest defense company, won an Air Force order valued at $784 million to support weapon systems on F-22 fighter jets.
The work, to be performed in Marietta, Ga., will happen this year, the Defense Department said.
The F-22 is the most expensive fighter ever. Adjusted for inflation, each costs $195 million to build, according to Pentagon figures. When research and development costs are included, the inflation-adjusted price is $354 million apiece.