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		<title>(LMT) Aerospace &amp; Defense Stock Overview &#8211; May 2012 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/05/15/lmt-aerospace-defense-stock-overview-may-2012-industry-outlook/100139</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 16:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. is the world’s largest aerospace and defense market, and also home to the world’s largest military budget. The growth of the Aerospace and Defense industry depends largely on the spending outlook of government departments, with the U.S. defense budget being the primary driver. The industry largely depends on U.S. government contracts. Given the uncertain macroeconomic environment, not just in the U.S. but also globally, the industry faces the risk of fewer new orders as customers are more likely to postpone or cancel contractual orders and/or payments. Defense spending is the major source of revenue for the top nine global aerospace and defense companies, with the US accounting for more than 40% of total global defense spending. However, with the U.S. government expected to institute greater austerity in its ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Beats on Orders &#8211; Raises View</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/05/02/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-beats-on-orders-raises-view/99755</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 13:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) reported first quarter 2012 earnings per share of $2.01, comfortably surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.88 and last year&#8217;s $1.85. The bottom line was driven by strong sales and orders. Operating Statistics Quarterly net sales fell marginally by 0.4% year over year to $3.59 billion. Sales growth in the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (“C3ISR”) and Aircraft Modernization and Maintenance (“AM&#38;M”) segments were offset by lower sales from the Government Services segment. The sales figure was, however, above our expectation by $129 million. In the reported quarter, funded orders increased to $4.1 billion compared with $3.4 billion in the prior-year period, attributable to several new international business wins and several Department of Defense (“DoD”) and international contracts. The company’s recently acquired subsidiary, ]]></description>
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		<title>(XOM) Share Buybacks: A Buy Signal You Can’t Ignore</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/19/xom-share-buybacks-a-buy-signal-you-cant-ignore/94813</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:24:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Share buybacks increased by 46% in 2011. Has there ever been a more bullish indicator? There are a number of signals that bode well for price appreciation with individual stocks: growing market share, rising sales, strong earnings growth and improving margins… But you shouldn’t overlook another excellent indicator: share buybacks. According to Standard &#38; Poor’s, U.S. public companies spent at least $437 billion last year buying their own shares back. That was 46% more than in 2010. Is this a good thing? Absolutely… Regardless of whether you’re an individual or a corporation, sitting on cash isn’t terribly rewarding these days with the average money market fund paying five one-hundredths of 1%. And if the outlook is uncertain, a business owner doesn’t want to commit to building new facilities or taking ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) U.S. Defense Industry Misses India &#8211; What Next?</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/03/lmt-u-s-defense-industry-misses-india-what-next/91182</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[French conglomerate Dassault Group’s Rafale combat jet emerged as the lowest bidder for the multi-billion contract for the Indian Air Force. The $10.4 billion deal is for supplying 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft to the Indian Air Force (‘IAF’). The order heralded Rafale’s entry into the export market. Rafale’s entry into the export market is a major bad news for the beleaguered U.S. defense contractors who are looking offshore to compensate for the Pentagon’s planned axing of almost $1 trillion in budget cuts over the next decade. Although defense primes have mostly reported upbeat numbers for fiscal 2011, we are concerned about future growth in order backlogs from domestic programs. Rafale emerged the winner beating five contenders and arch-rival Eurofighter Typhoon. Eurofighter Typhoon is a twin-engine, canard-delta wing, multi-role fighter. ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Aerospace &amp; Defense Stock Overview &#8211; January 2012 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/29/lmt-aerospace-defense-stock-overview-january-2012-zacks-analyst-interviews/91006</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:29:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The growth of the Aerospace and Defense industry depends largely on the spending outlook of government departments, with the U.S. defense budget being the primary driver. The U.S. is the world’s largest aerospace and defense market, and also home to the world’s largest military budget. The U.S. defense budget for 2011 was $670.8 billion, with the base budget at $513 billion and another $157.8 billion approved as supplementary defense spending mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The fiscal 2012 defense authorization bill passed by the U.S. Congress for $662 billion in defense spending includes $529.6 billion for core spending, reflecting a growth of 3.2% from the fiscal 2011 level. This bill includes a provision of $115.5 billion for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and another $16.9 ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings to Acquire Danaher Unit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/15/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-to-acquire-danaher-unit/88659</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) announced that it would acquire the Kollmorgen Electro-Optical unit of Danaher Corporation (DHR) for $210 million. Kollmorgen Electro-Optical, or KEO, develops and manufactures specialized equipment, including submarine photonics systems and periscopes, ship fire control systems, visual landing aids, ground electro-optical and sensor-cueing systems. L-3 Communications would fund the acquisition with the cash on hand. L-3 Communications’ strong balance sheet provides financial flexibility in matters of incremental dividend, ongoing share repurchase and earnings accretive acquisitions. As of third quarter-end of 2011, the company had a low long-term debt-to-capitalization of 37.4% (Zacks industry average was 42.4%) with a total long-term debt of $4.1 billion, along with cash holdings of $538 million and an unused credit facility close to $990 million. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Raises Funds</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-raises-funds/87362</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:01:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) announced that L-3 Communications Corporation, its wholly owned subsidiary, has made an public offering of 3.95% Senior Notes worth $500 million due November 15, 2016. L-3 Communications’ intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to redeem $500 million of its outstanding $1 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2015. However, the offer will refinance the half the outstanding notes due 2015. The 2.425% fall in interest expense owing to the refinancing of $500 million worth of notes will lead to annual savings of around $12.1 million or 12 cents per share. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a prime contractor in C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Aerospace and Defense Stock Outlook &#8211; August 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/08/30/lmt-aerospace-and-defense-stock-outlook-august-2011-industry-outlook/82309</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The growth of the Aerospace and Defense industry depends largely on the spending outlook of government departments, with the U.S. defense budget being the primary driver. The U.S. is the world’s largest aerospace and defense market, and also home to the world’s largest military budget. In 2010, the total global defense expenditure of $1.6 trillion grew 1.3% from 2009 levels in real terms. The majority of this growth came from the U.S. Defense spending, which was $698 billion in 2010, accounting for roughly 43% of the global total. The U.S. defense budget for 2011 is $670.8 billion, out of which the base budget comprises $513 billion with another $157.8 billion approved as supplementary defense spending mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Given the growing debate over deficits ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Manages Navy Fleet</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/30/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-manages-navy-fleet/77992</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:18:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) has received a $104 million contract to perform aircraft sustainment for the U.S. Navy’s fleet consisting of P-3, EP-3 and NP-3 aircraft. The contract awarded to L-3 Communications’ Platform Integration division was an add-on to a previous program awarded to the company in 2005. Under the contract, L-3 Communications will identify possible defects in airframes through inspection and provide services to correct them. The company will work on all types, models and series of P-3 aircraft in the 147-aircraft U.S. Navy fleet. L-3 Communications’ Sustainment, Modification and Installation program (SMIP) work includes a range of aircraft sustainment and modernization activities including P-3 outer wing refurbishment, P-3 outer wing installation, special structural inspection kits (SSI-Ks), phased maintenance inspections (PMIs), and modification/installation programs (MIPs). L-3 Communications has ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Builds Alabama Unit</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/29/rtn-raytheon-builds-alabama-unit/77762</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Missile System unit of Raytheon Company (RTN) yesterday started construction of an all-up-round Standard Missile production facility in Huntsville, Alabama. The construction will come up on the U.S. Army&#8217;s Redstone Arsenal site. Raytheon said it will construct the 70,000 square-foot production facility in two phases; each phase will be tied to SM-3 and SM-6 production contracts. Raytheon&#8217;s SM-3 is the centerpiece of the nation&#8217;s new missile defense strategy in Europe, and SM-6 will give the U.S. Navy a new, much-needed weapon system. SM-3 is being developed as part of the MDA&#8217;s sea-based Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system. The missiles are deployed on U.S. Navy cruisers and destroyers and Japanese destroyers to defend against short- to intermediate-range ballistic missile threats in the ascent and midcourse phases of the flight. SM-6 ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Announces Another Half-Billion Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/06/26/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-announces-another-half-billion-contract/77442</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) has won a U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract valued at up to $538 million for mission support of the Airborne Sensors Program. The deal covers a five-year base period plus five one-year options, the Pentagon said in its daily contract digest. The program involves sensors and platforms required to support the layered U.S. bulwark against ballistic missiles that could be fired by countries like Iran and North Korea. L-3 Communications receives regular contracts from the Defense departments. Given its overall strong performance during the first quarter in 2011, L-3 Communications raised its revenue guidance for 2011 to a band of $15.7 billion to $15.9 billion from the prior expectation of $15.5 billion to $15.6 billion. The earnings expectations for 2011 were also raised to $8.50–$8.60, ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Announces New Share Buyback Scheme</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/05/03/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-announces-new-share-buyback-scheme/72541</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 19:41:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings, Inc. (LLL) announced its new share repurchase program. Effective immediately, the company will be able to buy back up to an additional $1.5 billion of the company’s common stock through April 30, 2013. L-3 Communicationsis expected to use cash on hand and cash generated from operations for the share repurchases. Share repurchases are a central element of the company’s disciplined capital deployment strategy and reflects its ongoing commitment to deliver value to its shareholders. Under the program, depending on the market conditions and management’s discretion, repurchases will be made in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. The program is subject to extension, suspension, or discontinuation at any time without prior notice. The company will also pay a dividend of 45 cents per share on June 15, 2011, ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) U.S. Aerospace &amp; Defense Overview &#8211; April 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/27/lmt-u-s-aerospace-defense-overview-april-2011-industry-outlook/72511</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2011 15:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[OVERVIEW The growth of the Aerospace and Defense industry depends largely on the spending outlook of government departments, with the U.S. defense budget being the primary driver. The U.S. is the world’s largest aerospace and defense market, and also home to the world’s largest military budget. In 2010, the total global defense expenditure of $1.6 trillion grew 1.3% from 2009 levels in real terms. The majority of this growth came from the U.S. Defense spending, which was $698 billion in 2010, accounting for roughly 43% of the global total. After much speculation, the 2011 defense budget was finally approved by the US Congress. The base budget approved was $513 billion with another $157.8 billion approved as supplementary defense spending mainly to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. This defense ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings First Quarter 2011 Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/15/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-first-quarter-2011-earnings-preview/71602</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/15/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-first-quarter-2011-earnings-preview/71602#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:55:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) is scheduled to report its first quarter 2011 earnings results before market opens on April 21. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the first quarter is earnings of $1.82 per share, down from $1.87 earned in the year-earlier quarter. For full year 2011, the Zacks Consensus Estimate stands at $8.42 per share, representing a 0.94% increase from the prior-year earnings of $8.35 per share. The full year 2012 earnings estimate is currently $8.88 per share. In February this year, L-3 Communications’ board of directors approved an increase of 12.5% in the dividend rate on its common stock. On an annual basis, the dividend comes to $1.80 per share or 45 cents per share on a quarterly basis. The increased dividend for the quarter was first paid ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Awarded $177 Million FAA Air Traffic Control System Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/08/rtn-raytheon-awarded-177-million-faa-air-traffic-control-system-contract/70991</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2011 17:25:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has been awarded a $177 million contract modification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to continue deployment of the Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System, or STARS, under the FAA&#8217;s terminal automation, modernization and replacement program. STARS is jointly managed by the FAA and Department of Defense. It is a highly reliable air traffic automation system designed to replace capacity-constrained terminal area air traffic control facilities within the National Airspace System. The contract includes production and deployment of 11 systems for the FAA&#8217;s largest terminal radar approach control facilities including: Northern California, Southern California, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, New York, Potomac, St. Louis, Denver, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Chicago and Louisville. Based in Massachusetts, Raytheon Company is one of the largest aerospace and defense companies in the U.S., with a diversified ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Announces Redemption of $650 Million in Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/02/09/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-announces-redemption-of-650-million-in-notes/66558</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:55:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aerospace and defense operator L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) announced that its unit, L-3 Communications Corporation, has started a process to redeem its $650 million of 5.875% Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2015. March 9, 2011, has been fixed by L-3 Communications&#8217; unit for redemption of the notes, at a price of 101.958% of the principal amount, plus the accrued and unpaid interest till that date. The Bank of New York Mellon has been appointed as the paying agent and the registered holders will have to present their notes to the bank on or before March 9, 2011 for redemption. L-3 Communicationsrecently issued $650 million of 4.95% Senior Notes due in February 15, 2021. The company will utilize the net proceeds of the issue and some portion of its cash ]]></description>
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		<title>(AMZN) Company News for January 28, 2011 &#8211; Corporate Summary</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/01/29/amzn-company-news-for-january-28-2011-corporate-summary/65970</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:48:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[• Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) reported Q2 EPS of $0.77, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share. Revenues for the quarter were $19.95 billion, well above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $16.073 billion • Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) reported Q4 EPS of $0.91, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.76 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 36% year-over-year to $12.95 billion, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.281 billion • Under Armour (NYSE:UA) reported Q4 EPS of $0.44, well ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.21 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 36% year-over-year to $301.2 million, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $284 million • L-3 Communications Holdings (NYSE:LLL) reported Q4 EPS of $2.37, ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.89 per share. Revenues for the quarter rose 1.1% year-over-year ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Wins $52 Million Radar Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/31/rtn-raytheon-wins-52-million-radar-contract/64311</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:35:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has received a $52 million contract to make APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars for Naval Air Systems Command’s  F/A-18 Super Hornet tactical aircraft. This is Raytheon’s third retrofit contract bringing the total orders for the update of block II F/A-18 to 57. The company will conduct operations for this program at its facilities in El Segundo, California; Andover, Massachusetts; Forest, Mississippi; and Dallas, Texas. Raytheon expects deliveries under the project to begin in October 2012. The APG-79 AESA radar is designed to enhance the capabilities of the jets allowing crew members to detect and identify targets beyond the reach of most missiles. The radars’ long-range abilities give the crew ample time for accurate decision making. Additionally, these radars are extremely reliable and maintainable, with low ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Earns $240 Million Navy Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/12/06/rtn-raytheon-earns-240-million-navy-contract/59996</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Defense contractor Raytheon Company (RTN) got a $240 million U.S. Navy contract for production and delivery of critical components of the Aegis weapons system for the Arleigh Burke class of destroyers. Aegis Weapon System is a sea-based Ballistic Missile Defense System. The system can simultaneously target the opponent on land and sea, while automatically implementing defenses to protect the fleet against hostile aircraft and missiles. Apart from the U.S Navy, this defense system is used by the navy of Australia, Japan, Norway the Republic of Korea and Spain. Under the contract, Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems segment (IDS) will provide production, engineering and support services for radar and fire control system equipment essential to the Aegis weapon system&#8217;s ability to track and defend against multiple threats Incorporatedluding planes and missiles. Work ]]></description>
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		<title>(FLIR) FLIR Systems Beats Quarterly Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/17/flir-flir-systems-beats-quarterly-earnings-estimates/56084</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:44:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR) released its second quarter fiscal 2011 earnings results before the market opened today, reporting earnings from continuing operations of 39 cents, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 38 cents. The company continues to deliver a strong operating performance. Revenue Total revenue in the quarter increased by 16% year over year to $332.5 million, below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $348 million. The company’s revenue increased in all the segments, except for the Government Systems division, which recorded a flat year-over-year revenue of $163.2 million. However, backlog in the division increased by $10 million to $386 million, despite an unclear political environment. The division received strong U.S. government orders. Revenues in the Commercial Systems division, excluding Raymarine, amounted to $132.4 million, an increase of 8%. Revenue from ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Earns Another Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/11/14/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-earns-another-contract/59235</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) announced that its STRATIS division has been selected as one of the three prime contractors for the Intelligence Support Services-Afghanistan (ISS-A) contract. Under this contract, L-3 has already been awarded two firm fixed-price task orders valued at $36 million to provide intelligence support to the United States Forces-Afghanistan (USFOR-A). Going forward, L-3 will provide multi-functional analysis, counterintelligence support, signals intelligence analysis and program management services, as well as other supporting intelligence activities to USFOR-A. L-3 STRATIS is among the largest divisions of L-3 Communications. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, STRATIS has 5,000 employees who cater to customers across the globe. They deliver specialized services, advanced technology and project management solutions in support of intelligence and enterprise information technology solutions for government and commercial entities. Headquartered in ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Earns $111.4 Million F-22 Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/10/07/lmt-lockheed-martin-earns-111-4-million-f-22-contract/49409</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT), the largest U.S. defense contractor, an extension contract worth $111.4 million for its F-22 Raptor fleet. This extension brings the total value of the contract to $709 million. This $111.4 million contract follows on the contract that was originally granted to Lockheed in 2008 and extended in 2009. Under the 2010 Follow-On Agile Sustainment for the Raptor (FASTeR) Performance-Based Logistics contract, Lockheed will provide weapon systems support of the F-22 Raptors at all operational bases in 2010. The contract includes training systems, customer support, integrated support planning, supply chain management, aircraft modifications and heavy maintenance, sustained engineering, support products and systems engineering. Looking ahead, Lockheed focuses on providing total support to its F-22 Raptor customers through a mature supplier base. ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Earns Air Force Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/09/28/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-earns-air-force-contract/52836</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 17:28:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $29.4 million contract to L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) for effecting modifications to four MC-130W aircrafts. Under the contract, L-3 Communications’ subsidiary TCS Inc. will install a precision strike package on the aircrafts. The MC-130W aircraft was originally developed by Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) for use by the special operations forces for their missions. L-3 Communications’ business unit TCS is based in Warner Robins, Georgia. The company provides support for aircraft and avionics systems hardware and software integration, development, production, modification, test and documentation. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a prime contractor for C3ISR (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance) systems, aircraft modernization and maintenance, and government services. L-3 is also a leading provider of a broad range of ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Corporation Progresses On U.S. Navy Littoral Combat Ship Bid</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) is progressing smoothly on the follow on Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) contract bid for the U.S. Navy. Littoral Combat Ship is a vessel operating in coastal waters carrying out tasks like maritime interdiction, anti-submarine warfare and special operations support. The company along with its partner Marinette Marine Corporation submitted the final proposal revision contract to the U.S. Navy. Lockheed Martin&#8217;s bid is one of two competing bids for the LCS follow-on contract. The other team is led by its arch-rival General Dynamics Corporation (GD) along with Australian shipbuilder Austal’s U.S. arm – Austal USA. The Navy will award the winning team a fixed-price incentive fee contract worth approximately $4.8 billion to provide up to 10 ships as well as combat systems for five additional ships. In ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Gets $170 Million Contract</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 04:44:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.’s (LLL) subsidiary L-3 GCS has been awarded a $170 million contract by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). The five year contract is for supplying Panther Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) manpack satellite communications systems and associated equipment. The systems will be used in support of USSOCOM’s Special Operations Forces Deployable Node-Lite (SDN-Lite) program, which will help Special Operations Forces field personnel connect to the worldwide satellite communications. Located in Victor, New York, L-3 GCS is a leading provider of satellite communications (SATCOM) systems that integrate data, broadband Internet, telephony, multimedia, audio, video and computer networking. These are utilized by the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security as well as other federal agencies and various commercial sector customers. Headquartered in New York City, L-3 ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Wins Contracts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/22/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-wins-contracts/48436</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Aug 2010 23:17:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aerospace and defense operator L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) won 2 contracts of a combined value of $25 million from the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. As per the contract with the U.S. Navy, L-3 Communications will repair items in support of the H-1 helicopter for the Naval Inventory Control Point in Philadelphia. The $7.5 million contract will be carried out in Cape Canaveral Florida with completion expected by August 2015. In the other contract, which was awarded by the U.S. Army, L-3 Communications will be required to make flight data recorders and interconnection boxes for use by the Army. This contract is for $17.5 million and is expected to be complete by August 15, 2015. Since the conclusion of second-quarter 2010, L-3 Communications has won a few new contracts, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Earns Military Contracts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/08/17/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-earns-military-contracts/48242</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:25:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aerospace and defense operator L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) won 2 contracts of a combined value of $25 million from the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. As per the contract with the U.S. Navy, L-3 Communications will repair items in support of the H-1 helicopter for the Naval Inventory Control Point in Philadelphia. The $7.5 million contract will be carried out in Cape Canaveral Florida with completion expected by August 2015. In the other contract, which was awarded by the U.S. Army, L-3 Communications will be required to make flight data recorders and interconnection boxes for use by the Army. This contract is for $17.5 million and is expected to be complete by August 15, 2015. Since the conclusion of second-quarter 2010, L-3 Communications has won a few new contracts, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Soar Past Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/28/lmt-lockheed-martin-second-quarter-2010-earnings-soar-past-estimates/45026</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:38:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before markets opened today, Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) reported strong second quarter fiscal 2010 results sailing past the Zacks Consensus estimate of $1.78. On a reported basis with an EPS of $2.22, the company topped the year-ago quarterly earnings of $1.88. Excluding discontinued operations and a tax benefit related to the recognition of a deferred tax asset, EPS was $1.96 compared to $1.87 in the year-ago period. Operating Statistics A different picture was on the revenue front, where Lockheed Martin reported quarterly net sales of $11.4 billion, lagging behind the Zacks Consensus estimate of $11.5 billion by $76 million. However, the company smoothly sailed past the year-ago quarterly revenue of $11.1 billion by $370 million. Earnings from continuing operations were $727 million compared to $731 million in the year-ago quarter. ]]></description>
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		<title>(FLIR) FLIR Systems&#8217; Second Quarter 2010 Earnings Beat &#8211; Raises Revenue Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/23/flir-flir-systems-second-quarter-2010-earnings-beat-raises-revenue-outlook/44459</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR) reported a 5.7% increase in its earnings of 37 cents per share for the second quarter of 2010, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 35 cents per share. Revenue Total revenue for the quarter increased 19% year over year to $331.1 million. About $27 million of revenue was derived from Raymarine acquisition, excluding which total revenue increased 9%. FLIR Systems experienced revenue growth in all its segments. The company’s Commercial Systems division recorded highest year-over-year revenue growth of 16% to $136.0 million followed by a growth of 7% at the Thermography division to $71.4 million. Government Systems division revenues increased 5% to $167.9 million during the quarter. Backlog At the end of the quarter, total backlog of the company, which will expire in next twelve months, ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Earns Air Force Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting System Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/20/rtn-raytheon-earns-air-force-helmet-mounted-integrated-targeting-system-contract/44097</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:57:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) was awarded a $12.6 million U.S. Air Force contract to provide Helmet Mounted Integrated Targeting (HMIT) system for the Air Force and Air National Guard using the A-10C and F-16C Block 30/32 aircraft. The company has teamed with Gentex Corporation (GNTX) to produce the system. The system will be based on Gentex&#8217;s Visionix Scorpion Helmet Mounted Cueing System. The program includes five one-year production options potentially valued up to $50 million. Raytheon and Gentex will focus on developing the HMIT system, which will display crucial information in high-resolution color imagery directly in the pilot&#8217;s line of sight. Information displayed will include weapons-cueing, targeting and situational awareness information Incorporatedluding data from on-board and remote sensors. The system will track helmet movement to display accurate imagery regardless of the ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Announces Plan to Buyback Shares</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/07/16/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-announces-plan-to-buyback-shares/43673</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:34:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) authorized a new share repurchase program to buy back up to $1 billion of the company’s common stock through Dec 31, 2012. This new share repurchase authorization is effective immediately. L-3 Communications’ focus on buyback is evident from the fact that its average shares outstanding decreased 5 million shares, or 4%, at fiscal-end 2009 as compared to fiscal-end 2008. As of first quarter-end of 2010, L-3 Communications’ had a low long-term debt-to-capitalization of 37.7% (Zacks industry average was 92.9%) with a total long-term debt of $3.4 billion along with cash holdings of $1.1 billion and an unutilized credit facility close to $968 million. However long-term debt solely consists of low-cost bonds with coupon rates ranging within 5.2% – 6.4%. Of this, only $400 million matures ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Regains $5 Billion U.S. Special Operations Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/06/25/lmt-lockheed-martin-regains-5-billion-u-s-special-operations-contract/41266</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:29:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) regained a contract worth $5 billion from the Pentagon, which the company had lost to rival contractor L-3 Communications (LLL) last June. As per the contract, Lockheed will provide logistics and maintenance services for the U.S. Special Operations Command. The Defense Department decided to reinstate Lockheed Martin as the service provider citing urgent operational requirements. The duration of the contract is nine years and will continue until March 1, 2018. The Defense Department suspended L-3 Communications from receiving any new order due to an ongoing investigation into allegations that the company has used a highly sensitive government computer network to collect business intelligence on its rivals and forwarded them without the knowledge of defense officials. The $5 billion defense contract was originally awarded to Lockheed Martin in March 2009, ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman Corporation Earnings Scorecard</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 03:44:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Los Angeles-based leading shipbuilder and defense contractor Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC), subsequent to reporting impressive first quarter 2010 results on April 28, 2010, had raised its quarterly dividend by 9.3%. In the first quarter the company reported earnings of $1.53 per share compared to $1.17 in the year-ago quarter and Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.32. First Quarter Highlights Northrop Grumman’s quarterly sales increased 8.5% to $8.6 billion from $7.9 billion in the year-ago period. Product sales increased by $956 million, or 21% to $5.5 billion driven by strong sales at Aerospace Systems, Electronic Systems and Shipbuilding. Service revenues decreased by $281 million or 8% to $3.1 billion, primarily due to programs previously characterized as service revenues transitioning into product sales programs. Lower sales volume on Defense Integrated Military Human Resources ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Issues Senior Notes to Refinance Debt</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/24/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-issues-senior-notes-to-refinance-debt/38123</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 21:05:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a process of refinancing the debt structure, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.’s (LLL) wholly owned subsidiary, L-3 Communications Corporation, issued Senior Notes worth $800 million followed by full redemption of its outstanding $800 million Senior Subordinated Notes. Out of the outstanding $800 million, $400 million 6.125% Senior Subordinated Notes are due in 2013 (2013 Notes) and another $400 million 6.125% Senior Subordinated Notes are due in 2014 (2014 Notes). The Notice of Redemption of 2013 Notes and 2014 Notes was sent to the registered holders on May 12, 2010. The Bank of New York, Mellon, is appointed as the paying agent for both these Notes. L-3 Communications Corporation will redeem the 2014 Notes on June 21, 2010, at a redemption price of 102.042% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings First Quarter 2010 Earnings Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/20/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-first-quarter-2010-earnings-scorecard/37880</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 22:58:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) reported better-than-expected first quarter 2010 (ended Mar 26, 2010) results on April 22, 2010. In the reported quarter, the company achieved earnings of $1.87 per share (excluding a tax provision of $0.04), beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.77 and the prior-year earnings of $1.66. The upside mainly came from the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C3ISR) and Electronic Systems segments. First Quarter Highlights L-3 Communications’ sales came in at $3.6 billion, a marginal decrease (of 0.3%) from the year-ago quarter and 2.9% below the Zacks Consensus Estimate, as revenues declined in all the company’s segments except C3ISR. However, year-over-year comparisons were unfavorably impacted by lower revenues from Linguist, the army Communication-Electronics Command (CECOM) task orders and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle programs. L-3 ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Awarded Air Force Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/20/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-awarded-air-force-contract/34354</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) has been awarded a five-year contract worth $152 million to provide information technology and cyber operations support to the U.S. Air Forces Central Command (USAFCENT). This firm-fixed-price, time and materials contract with a period of performance from 2010 to 2015 is a continuation of L-3’s long-term support of USAFCENT’s mission critical cyber operations. Under the contract, L-3 will expand its cyber-focused support for the network operations of USAFCENT and the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) at key locations and will provide fully credentialed cyber operators to manage, monitor and defend these systems against malicious attacks. L-3 will also provide network and help desk support, information assurance, web development, project management, administrative services, logistics support, configuration management, and global command and control services under this contract. Headquartered ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Acquires Insight Technology</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/18/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-acquires-insight-technology/34105</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) has completed the acquisition of Insight Technology Incorporated. Insight develops and manufactures mission critical night vision and electro-optical equipment including laser aiming and illumination devices, laser rangefinders, laser markers and designators, night vision goggles and monoculars, and thermal imaging systems. Headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire, Insight employs approximately 1,100 people. Insight’s products are used by the U.S. military, federal law enforcement agencies and other nations. L-3 Communications has renamed the acquired business as L-3 Insight Technology Incorporated. The acquisition will expand and broaden L-3 Communications’ warrior systems capabilities. The company expects the acquisition to add approximately $200 million to sales in fiscal 2010. L-3 Communications’ strong balance sheet provides financial flexibility in matters of earnings accretive acquisitions Incorporatedremental dividend, and ongoing share repurchases. As of ]]></description>
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		<title>(FLIR) Flir Systems Earns $13.5 Million Order</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/04/01/flir-flir-systems-earns-13-5-million-order/32642</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:39:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR) announced that it has obtained a $13.5 million order from Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division for its BRITE Star® II multi-sensor target designation systems. The units delivered under this order will be used by the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy for various missions. The company produces invisible infrared cameras and night vision technology, which is used at all American airports. FLIR&#8217;s equipment is also used to protect nuclear facilities and U.S. bases in Afghanistan. Bullishness on FLIR is attributed to rising orders and what appears as an attractive valuation. FLIR is a pure play on thermal imaging and infrared technology, an area with lots of growth potential. The company has developed extensive competencies in the design and integration of numerous capabilities and payloads. ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Wins U.S. Air Force Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/19/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-wins-u-s-air-force-contract/31356</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 22:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc.’s (LLL) Link Simulation &#38; Training division has won a $20.9 million contract option for the F-16 Mission Training Center (MTC) program. This contract option, received from the Aeronautical Systems Center&#8217;s Training Systems Product Group at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, brings the total contract value for the program to $109.1 million. Under the contract option, L-3 Link will build and deliver an F-16 MTC suite that includes four high-definition simulators. Boeing Co. (BA) will provide the instructor/operator stations and brief/debrief systems. L-3 Communications’ Link Simulation &#38; Training division delivers and supports training systems and equipment to enhance operational proficiency. The company’s current services include conducting front-end analysis, program design, simulator design and production, field support, aircraft logistics support, training and courseware support, and air traffic control ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL)  L-3 Communications Holdings Targets Insight Technology</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/25/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-targets-insight-technology/28983</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 23:22:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) entered into an agreement to acquire Insight Technology Inc. Insight develops and manufactures mission critical night vision and electro-optical equipment including laser aiming and illumination devices, laser rangefinders, laser markers and designators, night vision goggles and monoculars, and thermal imaging systems. Headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire, Insight employs approximately 1,100 people. Insight’s products are used by the U.S. military, federal law enforcement agencies and other nations. L-3 Communications expects to complete the acquisition in the second quarter of 2010. The acquisition will expand and broaden L-3 Communications’ warrior systems capabilities. L-3 Communications’ strong balance sheet provides financial flexibility in matters of earnings accretive acquisitions Incorporatedremental dividend, and ongoing share repurchases. As of Jan 28, 2010, the company had a low debt-to-capitalization of 38.2% (Zacks industry ]]></description>
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		<title>(FLIR) FLIR Systems Matches Earnings Estimates</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/16/flir-flir-systems-matches-earnings-estimates/28160</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR) reported fourth-quarter earnings per share from continuing operations of 38 cents, matching the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Revenue was $311.6 million, up 3% compared to fourth quarter 2008. Excluding the effects of currency translation, revenue for the quarter increased by 1%. Revenue from the company&#8217;s Government Systems division decreased 1% from the fourth quarter of 2008, to $169.7 million. Revenue from the Commercial Vision Systems division increased 34% over the fourth quarter of last year, to $57 million, reflecting strong growth across multiple product lines. Revenue from the Thermography division decreased 4% from the fourth quarter of last year, to $84.8 million. The backlog of firm orders for delivery within the next twelve months was approximately $563 million at Dec 31, 2009, a decrease of $45 million ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Raises Dividend</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/02/04/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-raises-dividend/27009</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 14% from 35 cents to 40 cents per share. The dividend is payable on March 15, 2010, to shareholders of record at the close of business as of March 1, 2010. L-3 Communications’ strong balance sheet provides financial flexibility in matters of incremental dividend, ongoing share repurchases and earnings accretive acquisitions. As of Januar 28, 2010, the company had a low debt-to-capitalization of 38.2% (Zacks industry average was 99.2%), total long-term debt was $4.1 billion along with cash holdings of $1 billion and unutilized credit facility was close to $900 million. In September 2009, the company also offered bonds worth $1 billion at a coupon rate of 5.2%. The proceeds along with cash in hand were used to ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Tops Expectations &#8211; Boosts Guidance</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/01/28/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-tops-expectations-boosts-guidance/26315</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:50:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) released robust fourth quarter results. In the reported quarter, the company achieved earning per share (EPS) of $1.93, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.86. Net sales rose 5% to a record $4.2 billion in the reported quarter from $4.0 billion in the year-ago quarter. The upside mainly came from the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C3ISR) and Electronic Systems segments. C3ISR Segment The C3ISR segment sales rose 17% year-over-year primarily due to increased demand and new business from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for airborne ISR and networked communication systems for manned and unmanned platforms. AM&#38;M Segment Aircraft Modernization and Maintenance (AM&#38;M) sales increased marginally (by 1%) due to higher revenues from systems field support services, Special Operations Forces logistics support ]]></description>
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		<title>(FLIR) FLIR Systems Acquires Directed Perception Incorporated</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/29/flir-flir-systems-acquires-directed-perception-incorporated/23876</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) announced that it has acquired Directed Perception, Inc., a leading provider of pan-tilt motion control systems for commercial and military markets, for $20 million in cash. Directed Perception, based in Burlingame, California, is a pioneer and leader in high-performance pan-tilts in security and surveillance, maritime, military, robotics and scientific instruments markets. The acquisition of Directed Perception will enhance and differentiate FLIR&#8217;s pan-tilt-zoom camera systems for both commercial and military markets through lower cost, improved functionality and ease-of-use. On closing, Directed Perception will be renamed FLIR Motion Control Systems and will operate as a part of FLIR&#8217;s Commercial Systems division. We expect this transaction to be neutral to 2010 net earnings and accretive thereafter. The Commercial Vision Systems division provides infrared detectors, camera cores, readout integrated circuits ]]></description>
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		<title>(DOV) Dover Unit Acquires FLIR Systems&#8217; Arm</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/21/dov-dover-unit-acquires-flir-systems-arm/23306</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:44:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A subsidiary of industrial products company Dover Corp. (DOV) purchased the data systems division of a FLIR Systems Inc. (FLIR) subsidiary. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Dover&#8217;s Datamax-O&#8217;Neil unit, which makes label and receipt printing products, acquired Extech Instruments&#8217; data systems division, maker of portable printers. Dover’s acquisition was part of its efforts to expand its presence in markets for product identification. The former Extech unit will be fully integrated into Datamax-O&#8217;Neil during a four-month period and will make printers with the Datamax-O&#8217;Neil brand. For FLIR Systems, the transaction will be immaterial to its financial results. The acquisition of Extech Instruments expanded FLIR&#8217;s access to key distribution channels for emerging low-price Thermography products. The Extech Data Systems business was a separate unit of Extech that was not ]]></description>
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		<title>(FLIR) FLIR Systems Gets Foreign Military Sale Orders</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/12/10/flir-flir-systems-gets-foreign-military-sale-orders/22508</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 21:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) announced that it has received $6.7 million of Foreign Military Sale (FMS) orders for delivery to Middle East/North African nations. The orders support Critical National Infrastructure Agency and Counter Terror missions and include FLIR&#8217;s Star SAFIRE III and Ultra Series infrared multi-sensor surveillance systems. With over 1,100 systems on aircraft, vessels and fixed towers in the region, FLIR continues to be the system of choice by military allies in the Middle East and North Africa. FLIR is a preferred vender for FMS programs due to its unique Commercially Developed Military Qualified (CDMQ) model. The CDMQ model provides a comprehensive array of EO/IR products that are customizable to every mission, but also allow for rapid deployment on hundreds of platforms for Airborne, Maritime, and Land applications. FLIR ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Tops Estimates, Raises Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/27/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-tops-estimates-raises-outlook/18931</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:37:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before the opening bell, L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) released strong third quarter results. In the reported quarter, the company clocked earnings per share [EPS] of $2.12, soundly beating both the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.85 and the year-ago quarterly EPS of $1.73. Net sales rose 5% to $3.8 billion in the reported quarter from $3.7 billion in the year-ago quarter. The upside came mainly from the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C3ISR) and Aircraft Modernization and Maintenance (AM&#38;M) segments. However, these were partially offset by decrease in the Government Services and Specialized Products segments sales year-over-year. C3ISR segment sales rose 21% year-over-year primarily due to increased demand and new business from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for airborne ISR and networked communication systems for manned and ]]></description>
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		<title>(FLIR) FLIR Systems Tops Earnings Expectations</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/22/flir-flir-systems-tops-earnings-expectations/18487</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) reported third quarter 2009 net income of $60.0 million or 38 cents per diluted share, compared with net income of $54.8 million or 35 cents per diluted share in the third quarter a year ago. This is higher than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 35 cents. Revenue was $285.6 million, up 3% compared to third quarter 2008 revenue of $276.7 million. Revenue from the company&#8217;s Government Systems division increased 7% over the third quarter of 2008 to $163.0 million, with strength in stabilized gimbaled systems. Revenue from the Company&#8217;s Commercial Vision Systems division increased 15% over the third quarter of last year to $52.6 million, reflecting growth in the security, cores and components, and maritime markets. Revenue from the company&#8217;s Thermography division decreased 12% from the ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings Cleaning Up Balance Sheet</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/10/03/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-cleaning-up-balance-sheet/16497</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2009 22:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) yesterday announced that its subsidiary L-3 Communications Corporation will issue $1 billion in senior notes with coupon rate of 5.2%. The notes are due in October 2019. L-3 Communications will use the proceeds from the note issue along with available cash to reduce its debt burden. The company plans to redeem $750 million in senior subordinated notes due in 2012 and repay a $650 million term loan. Apart from that the company will also replace its existing $1 billion revolving credit facility with a 3-year facility of at least $750 million. L-3 Communications has one of the strongest balance sheets among its peers with a low debt-to-capitalization of 38.3% after the first half of fiscal 2009. The company continues to be a strong cash generator ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Provides Power Generators to U.S. Army</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/09/10/lll-l-3-communications-provides-power-generators-to-u-s-army/14887</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 02:17:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) yesterday won a contract from the U.S. Army to provide power generators for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. The bid, whose financial terms were undisclosed, was awarded to the company’s Combat Propulsion Systems and Magnet Motors units. The company has already started work on the contract and expects to deliver the initial lot of 10 prototypes by the next two fiscal years. L-3 Communications’ power generators are expected to supply higher electrical power, thereby increasing the vehicles mission loads apart from upgrading integration options for high-capacity auxiliary loads. This order will boost the dwindling order backlog of the company, which in the second quarter of fiscal 2009 fell 20% year-over-year to $3.3 billion. Headquartered in New York, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance ]]></description>
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