Number: RS22103
Title: VXX Presidential Helicopter: Background and Issues for Congress
Authors: Christopher Bolkcom, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: On January 28, 2005, Navy officials announced the award of the VXX helicopter contract to Lockheed Martin Corp. Critics of the award have raised concerns about the effect on the U.S. defense industrial base, U.S. trade, and whether Buy American statutes apply. Some question whether the competition was fair. Legislation has been introduced regarding some of these issues.
Pages: 6
Date: April 1, 2005