Pentagon Cuts Back Comanche Program
The Boeing Co.-United Technologies Corp. Comanche helicopter program has been cut almost in half by the Pentagon, according to documents.
Under Secretary for Acquisition Edward “Pete” Aldridge signed the paperwork that directs the Army to limit quantities to 650 from 1,207, according to a summary released by the Pentagon.
The program was to cost $47 billion if 1,207 helicopters were bought. The Army has spent $5.2 billion to date and estimates the first Comanches will be ready for combat in September 2009, three years behind the current schedule.
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