X-Bow Wins $11M Contract
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X-Bow Launch Systems has been awarded a nearly $11 million contract by the Missile Defense Agency to build the Pentagon's next rocket motor, aiming to break the monopoly of two American companies that have dominated the production of solid rocket motors for decades. The contract is a significant step towards increasing competition in the industry.
Why it matters
This contract is significant as it marks an effort to increase competition in the solid rocket motor industry, which has been dominated by two companies for decades, and could lead to advancements in missile technology.
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