Boeing Awards Elbit Systems $31M Contract

Israeli defense contractor was awarded a contract worth about $31 million to supply structural components for Boeing Co.'s F-15 fighter jets.

NEW YORK (AP) -- Israeli defense contractor Elbit Systems Ltd. on Wednesday said it was awarded a contract worth about $31 million to supply structural components for Boeing Co.'s F-15 fighter jets.

Under the contract, Elbit will supply external fuel tanks, pylons, horizontal stabilizers and gun access doors.

The components will be delivered between 2009 and 2011, the company said.

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