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Lockheed NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports that the Justice Department will oppose the proposed merger of defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. The Justice Department said it would file a suit to block the $8.3 billion deal unless the companies agree to additional divestitures. The companies say there are ready to fight for the deal in court.

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NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports that the Justice Department will oppose the proposed merger of defense contractors Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. The Justice Department said it would file a suit to block the $8.3 billion deal unless the companies agree to additional divestitures. The companies say there are ready to fight for the deal in court.