Lockheed Martin [LMT] recently received an order for two additional P-3 Orion Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) kits from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The order brings the total number of CBP P-3s on contract to receive the MLU to 11 with an option for five additional kits in 2011, according to the company. Customs and Border Control will receive up to 16 upgraded P-3s for deliveries planned through 2015. It received the first fully upgraded P-3 Orion in July 2010. The…
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