BAE to develop new U.S. armored vehicle
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Wed Dec 24, 6:23AM CST
Drone Battle Over the Atlantic: 2 Military Contractors Face Off
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Dec 20, 9:44AM CST
For over a decade, American defense contractors have dominated the business of building unmanned aerial vehicles -- "drones" in the popular parlance -- for the military. And not just our military. When France wanted to beef up its robotic air...
Australia asks defense contractors to boost role in shipbuilding
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RTN: 110.47 (+0.29)
Southeast Asia to Arm Itself as China Backfills a Disputed Sea
at The Street - Tue Dec 02, 8:10AM CST
At some point, maybe this one, more aggressive Southeast Asian contenders Vietnam and the Philippines will do more than shout back at China. They'll go on a weapons buying binge.
LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), RTN: 110.47 (+0.29)
BAE Systems lands back-to-back defense contracts
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Nov 20, 9:38AM CST
Defense News: Pentagon Rushes Millions of Dollars' Worth of Weapons to Iraq
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Nov 15, 9:00AM CST
It's been a busy seven days for America's military-industrial complex -- or at least, for the export arm thereof. From November 5 through November 12, 2014, the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency has notified Congress of no fewer than four...
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BAE sues South Korea to block claim over F-16 upgrade deal
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Nov 14, 6:07AM CST
Can Lockheed Martin Steal This $1.7 Billion Contract Away From Britain?
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Nov 09, 10:51AM CST
Lockheed Martin built the F-16 -- so why would you hire anyone else to upgrade it? Crazy as it sounds, though, Korea did just that. Looking for someone to perform $1.7 billion worth of upgrades on its fleet of 134 "Korean version" F-16s (dubbed...
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Textron Scorpion Fighter Jet: Will It Take the Fight to ISIS?
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Nov 09, 9:01AM CST
One year ago, defense contractor Textron announced plans to build a new, budget-priced fighter jet. Now, the new Textron Scorpion could soon land its very first sale -- and perhaps go to war with ISIS. Textron's Scorpion is still in search...
LMT: 196.43 (+0.66), TXT: 43.00 (-0.28)
South Korea cancels F-16 upgrade deal
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Thu Nov 06, 5:58AM CST
Air Force halts BAE Systems' work on South Korean F-16s
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BAE systems contract to upgrade Korean F-16s at risk
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BAE Systems looks to cyber security as future growth driver
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Oct 21, 6:12AM CDT
Downgrade Alert for BAE Systems (BAESY)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Tue Oct 07, 7:01AM CDT
BAE Systems (NASDAQ:BAESY) was downgraded from Buy to Hold at Cantor today. The stock closed yesterday at $29.72 on volume of 57,000 shares, below average daily volume of 217,000. BAE Systems plc develops, delivers, and supports advanced defense and aerospace systems. The Group manufactures military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, and guided weapon systems. BAE Systems services clients located throughout the world.
Latvia Expands Its Armored Forces by 4,100%--Watch Out Russia
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sun Oct 05, 10:10AM CDT
According to the analysts at GlobalFirepower.com , the Russian Army boasts an armored force of 15,500 tanks. But across the border in Latvia, Russia's tiny Baltic neighbor has a somewhat smaller arsenal with which to oppose it: three tanks. Tanks...
GD: 141.54 (+0.23), BA: 131.24 (+1.21)
Tank Battle in Europe! Meet General Dynamics' New Challenger
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Sep 03, 5:25PM CDT
Tanks -- they're not just for Cold Wars anymore. In fact, with Russian T-72s running rampant 'round the fields of eastern Ukraine, many people are wondering if main battle tanks -- the 60 to 70-ton armored beasts that generals once expected to...
GD: 141.54 (+0.23)
Aerospace and Defense Major Diversified Industry: Investing Essentials
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Aug 20, 9:43AM CDT
Aerospace and defense companies churn out everything from NASA rocketships and commercial jetliners to Air Force fighter jets, Navy nuclear submarines, and Army main battle tanks. Around the globe, they include "national champions" such as Airbus in...
HII: 114.84 (+0.24), GD: 141.54 (+0.23), UTX: 116.91 (-0.30), BA: 131.24 (+1.21)
Northrop Grumman Wins $300 Million as Pentagon Awards $1.3 Billion in Defense Contracts
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Jul 21, 10:42AM CDT
The Department of Defense awarded 14 defense contracts in its Friday evening announcement of contract awards. The total value of contracts awarded was $1.3 billion. Among the publicly traded companies winning contracts: Northrop Grumman ...
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The U.S. Navy Has a Mach 7 Cannon, and Raytheon Is Helping to Build It
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Jul 19, 8:41AM CDT
The U.S. military has a reputation as a somewhat secretive organization. But in at least one respect, the Pentagon is one of the most "open" organizations on the planet. Ready to aim and fire -- behind the scenes at the Navy's new electromagnetic...
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