Boeing explains Pentagon choice

Wednesday, October 31, 2001

ST. LOUIS -- The Pentagon gave a "A" to Boeing Co.'s design for the Joint Strike Fighter, but graded the rival -- and winning -- entry from Lockheed Martin Corp. an "A-Plus."

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