Opinion: Did Unique Requirements Swing Pentagon’s Bomber Decision?

Credit: AW&ST CONCEPT/JOZEF GATIAL
The losing players in the $80 billion Long-Range Strike Bomber (LRS-B) program bid are spinning a narrative of “bet the company” low-ball costs. It might be argued that the major contractor on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter along with the KC-46 prime are qualified to recognize an unrealistic bid when...

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