UPDATE 1-U.S. to modify launch capability deal for Lockheed-Boeing venture
March 25, 2015 at 18:43 PM EDT
WASHINGTON, March 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. Air Force must modify its annual "launch capability" contract with United Launch Alliance, to level the playing field for new competitors of the joint venture of Lockheed Martin Corp and Boeing Co, senior U.S. Air Force and Pentagon officials told lawmakers on Wednesday.