David Hartung wrote:
"Henry J Cobb" wrote in message
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http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercu...ld/8297433.htm
But the e-mail and other documents show just how intent the Air Force
was on steering the deal to Boeing, even though Airbus' tankers were
more capable and cost less.

I personally have a problem with US military equipment being manufactured by
another nation.

But if you had to choose, you'd rather buy military equipment from
France instead of China, no?

http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/h...0403291311.htm
Mullaly noted that the essential parts of approximately 3,400 Boeing
aircraft in service worldwide today were assembled in China, occupying
one-third of the whole Boeing fleet.

-HJC