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Lockheed Martin wins $8 billion U.S. special forces contract

Published 08/11/2017, 07:06 PM
© Reuters. Lockheed Martin's logo is seen during Japan Aerospace 2016 air show in Tokyo
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By Mike Stone and Eric Beech

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Lockheed Martin Corp (N:LMT) has won an $8 billion U.S. defense contract for global logistics support services for special operations forces, the Pentagon said on Friday.

The U.S. military often relies on outside contractors to perform support services including logistics at warehouses and depots as well as maintenance, modifications and repairs on equipment like airplanes and vehicles.

The contract will support the Army's Green Berets, Rangers as well as Navy SEALs, the U.S. Department of Defense said in a statement.

The 10-year award will extend Lockheed Martin's current support contract which was set to expire in September 2018.

© Reuters. Lockheed Martin's logo is seen during Japan Aerospace 2016 air show in Tokyo

The Pentagon said multiple companies competed for the contract.

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