While they still have not secured a U.S. partner, EADS nevertheless has decided that it will re-enter the U.S. Air Force's Tanker Replacement contest. They will offer the KC-45, which is based on an Airbus A330 platform, the platform that actually won the previous Tanker contest before Boeing successfully overturned the win. With this announcement, the Air Force has decided to extend the proposal deadline from May 10 to July 8. There is also talk of revisions to the draft request for proposals (RFP) with regards to foreign-owned prime contractors (such as EADS), which could make it easier for them to make a bid without a U.S. partner. Below is a link to Boeing's official response on EADS decision to re-enter the contest. Let the games begin!
Boeing Statement
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