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Air Force awards contracts to develop new nuclear cruise missile

By Travis J. Tritten
Published August 23, 2017 10:25pm ET
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Air Force awards contracts to develop new nuclear cruise missile
The Air Force said Wednesday that Lockheed Martin and Raytheon each won $900 million for development of a new nuclear cruise missile. The so-called Long Range Standoff weapon could be used by its nuclear bomber fleet, including the B-21 Raider bomber now being developed, the service said. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola) | Elise Amendola

The Air Force said Wednesday it awarded $1.8 billion to two defense contractors for development of a new nuclear cruise missile.

The so-called Long Range Standoff weapon could be used by its nuclear bomber fleet, including the B-21 Raider bomber now being developed, the service said.

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