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Air Force chief: T-X could become ‘template’ for future acquisition programs

By Jacqueline Klimas
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Air Force chief: T-X could become ‘template’ for future acquisition programs

The process the Air Force is using to acquire its new trainer jet, which involves a more open collaboration with industry, could serve as a “template” for future acquisition programs, the service’s top general said Tuesday.

Gen. David Goldfein, the Air Force chief of staff, said he’s “pretty optimistic” about the program, despite two major contractor teams dropping out of competition in recent weeks.

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