Monday, June 5, 2023
  • About us
    • Write for us
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms of use
    • Privacy Policy
  • RSS Feeds
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us
DefenceTalk
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports
No Result
View All Result
DefenceTalk
No Result
View All Result

US still weighing extension of tanker deadline: Pentagon

by Agence France-Presse
March 24, 2010
in Air Force News
1 min read
0
14
VIEWS

The Pentagon said Tuesday it has yet to decide whether to grant a request from European aerospace giant EADS to extend a deadline to bid on a contract for a new aerial refueling tanker.

“We are right now engaged in active discussions with the company to better understand the reasons why they would need an extension, why they would want an extension,” press secretary Geoff Morrell told reporters.

“I would say those conversations are going very well thus far,” he said. But he added: “we have not come to a conclusion and therefore have not made a decision yet about whether to extend the bidding period any further.”

Last week, the Defense Department said it would consider “a reasonable extension” to the May 10 bidding deadline after EADS signaled it may reenter the contest for the 35-billion-dollar program.

The European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company had asked for a 90-day extension.

EADS was forced to withdraw from the bidding after its lead partner, US defense contractor Northrop Grumman, dropped out of the competition.

Northrop’s exit from the contest left the field open to Boeing, arch-rival of EADS subsidiary Airbus.

Northrop had alleged the requirements for the project were unfairly skewed in favor of Boeing’s smaller aircraft.

Morrell said the Pentagon had “received no formal communication” from Russia’s state-owned United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) for a possible bid on the tanker contract.

US-based attorney John Kirkland had told several media outlets over the weekend that UAC would announce a joint venture Monday with a US company to participate in the bidding.

But United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said it had no plans to bid for the contract to build a new fleet of aerial tankers for the US Air Force.

Tags: contractEADSKC-Xtankertransport
Previous Post

Ivory Coast Rebels Respond to Demands for Disarmament

Next Post

DOD, airline officials sign alternative fuels pact

Related Posts

China made third-largest air incursion this year, says Taiwan

China would gain swift air superiority over Taiwan, US leaks show

April 19, 2023

China would probably gain air superiority very quickly in any attack on Taiwan, something Russia crucially failed to do in...

Su-35 Fighter Aircraft, Russian Air Force

Iran says deal reached to buy Russian fighter jets

March 13, 2023

Iran has finalized a deal to buy Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, state media reported, as defence cooperation between...

Next Post

DOD, airline officials sign alternative fuels pact

Latest Defense News

China made third-largest air incursion this year, says Taiwan

China would gain swift air superiority over Taiwan, US leaks show

April 19, 2023
china third aircraft carrier PLAN

China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day

April 8, 2023
Japan defence ministry seeks $50 billion budget

Japan changes rules to allow aid to foreign militaries

April 6, 2023
Trump order targets Chinese internet giants TikTok, WeChat

TikTok hit with UK fine, Australia government ban

April 6, 2023
Finland gears up for historic NATO decision

Long NATO delay spells trouble for Sweden and alliance: experts

April 6, 2023
Russia says fired anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

Russia says fired anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan

March 28, 2023

Defense Forum Discussions

Loading RSS Feed
DefenceTalk

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com

Navigate Site

  • Defence Forum
  • Military Photos
  • RSS Feeds
  • About us
  • Advertise with us
  • Contact us

Follow Us

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Defense News
    • Defense & Geopolitics News
    • War Conflicts News
    • Army News
    • Air Force News
    • Navy News
    • Missiles Systems News
    • Nuclear Weapons
    • Defense Technology
    • Cybersecurity News
  • Military Photos
  • Defense Forum
  • Military Videos
  • Military Weapon Systems
    • Weapon Systems
    • Reports

© 2003-2020 DefenceTalk.com