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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Likely to Beat Earnings Again</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/13/noc-northrop-likely-to-beat-earnings-again/134617</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013 01:38:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We expect Northrop Grumman Corp. (NOC) to beat expectations when it reports first quarter 2013 results on Apr 24. Why a Likely Positive Surprise? Our proven model shows that Northrop Grumman is likely to beat earnings because it has the right combination of two key ingredients. Positive Zacks ESP: Expected Surprise Prediction or ESP, which represents the difference between the Most Accurate estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, is at +1.16%. This is a leading indicator of a likely positive earnings surprise for shares. Zacks #3 Rank (Neutral): Note that stocks with Zacks Ranks of #1, #2 and #3 have a significantly higher chance of beating earnings. The Sell rated stocks (#4 and #5) should never be considered going into an earnings announcement. The combination of Northrop Grumman’s Zacks Rank ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Aerospace &amp; Defense Stock Overview &#8211; April 2013 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/05/02/ba-aerospace-defense-stock-overview-april-2013-zacks-analyst-interviews-2/134854</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 21:29:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overview The aerospace and defense industry found its largest base in the U.S. with a military budget fittingly impressive. The country&#8217;s global leadership position requires it to maintain the capacity to respond to the ever-changing national security environment. But unlike many other countries, the U.S. relies on the private sector to meet its defense needs. The U.S. Army, Air, and Naval forces enter into long-term contracts with aerospace and defense companies to meet their various needs for systems and equipment. As such, the outlook for the industry is closely tied to the outlook for defense spending by the U.S. government. Earlier this month, the Obama administration proposed defense budget for FY14 of $526.6 billion, down $0.9 billion from the FY13 annualized continuing resolution level of $527.5 billion. However, the FY14 ]]></description>
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		<title>(BA) Aerospace &amp; Defense Stock Overview &#8211; April 2013 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/25/ba-aerospace-defense-stock-overview-april-2013-zacks-analyst-interviews/134737</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Overview The aerospace and defense industry found its largest base in the U.S. with a military budget fittingly impressive. The country&#8217;s global leadership position requires it to maintain the capacity to respond to the ever-changing national security environment. But unlike many other countries, the U.S. relies on the private sector to meet its defense needs. The U.S. Army, Air, and Naval forces enter into long-term contracts with aerospace and defense companies to meet their various needs for systems and equipment. As such, the outlook for the industry is closely tied to the outlook for defense spending by the U.S. government. Earlier this month, the Obama administration proposed defense budget for FY14 of $526.6 billion, down $0.9 billion from the FY13 annualized continuing resolution level of $527.5 billion. However, the FY14 ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Clinches $35.9M DTRA Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/21/rtn-raytheon-clinches-35-9m-dtra-deal/133366</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/21/rtn-raytheon-clinches-35-9m-dtra-deal/133366#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:09:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) wins a three-year Defense Threat Reduction Agency or DTRA border security agreement. The contract is valued at $35.9 million. Per the agreement, Raytheon is responsible for designing, developing and implementing an integrated surveillance system along sections of the Jordanian border. The company will also provide training, maintenance and repair, as well as equipment. Raytheon has worked with the DTRA on cooperative threat reduction operation under a number of contracts. The Jordan venture is in fact a part of the CTR Integrating Contract (CTRIC II), from Apr 2011, in this field. Based in Waltham, Mass., Raytheon Company is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. Going forward, revenue and earnings growth would continue to be driven by its ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Gets Missile Contracts</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/04/18/rtn-raytheon-gets-missile-contracts/132809</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:36:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) was awarded two missile contracts by the Department of Defense (DoD). The total value of the agreement is $70.5 million. The lion’s share of these contracts, worth $49.9 million, comprises of the modification of the existing contract that allows Raytheon to perform engineering work on Standard Missile-3 Block IB (“SM-3IB”). SM-3IB is the newest version of Raytheon’s Standard surface-to-air missile. It seeks to improve upon the efficiency of the original missile with the employment of short bursts of precision propulsion to steer the missile toward incoming targets. The new SM-3IB also has an improved, two-color infrared seeker. The company expects SM-3IB to be in service in 2015 and finish work by Dec 31, 2013. The other deal for Raytheon has a contract value of $20.6 million and ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon in Restructuring Mode</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/03/28/rtn-raytheon-in-restructuring-mode/131867</link>
		<comments>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/03/28/rtn-raytheon-in-restructuring-mode/131867#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:51:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has decided to reorganize its business through segment realignment, announcement of key executive roles and job cuts. The restructuring would aim to streamline operations, increase productivity and achieve stronger alignment with customers’ preferences. The restructuring will be effective from Apr 1, 2013. Currently, Raytheon’s operations are classified into six business segments: Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), Intelligence and Information Systems (IIS), Missile Systems (MS), Network Centric Systems (NCS), Space and Airborne Systems (SAS), and Technical Services (TS).  However, post re-alignment, this number will come down to four. Intelligence and Information Systems and Raytheon Technical Services businesses will combine to form a new segment called Intelligence, Information and Services. Parts of the Network Centric Systems business will be added to Integrated Defense Systems, Missile Systems, Space and Airborne Systems ]]></description>
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		<title>(AAPL) Fourth Quarter 2012 Earnings Season Gets Into High Gear &#8211; Earnings Preview</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/20/aapl-fourth-quarter-2012-earnings-season-gets-into-high-gear-earnings-preview/126708</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fourth quarter reporting season gets into high gear this week, with 253 companies coming out with quarterly results, including 83 S&#38;P 500 companies. The earnings season thus far has been relatively uneventful, but we will have a better idea by the end of this week; by then we will have seen 30% of the total fourth quarter reports. While last week was all about banks, the focus this week is on the Technology sector, particularly Apple (AAPL) which reports after the close on Wednesday. The iPhone maker has lost some of its sizzle lately and is expected to see earnings decline from the same period last year. No company grows forever, but it may be premature to write Apple off. Other major Tech companies reporting results this week include ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman Gets U.S. Army Laser Targeting Systems Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2013/01/16/noc-northrop-grumman-gets-u-s-army-laser-targeting-systems-contract/126537</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 23:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northrop Grumman Corporation, (NOC) received a three-year contract from the U.S. Army to build and deliver hand-held targeting devices (“HHTPDs”) at its Apopka operation in Florida. The contract is valued at $9.2 million. To date, the company has delivered over 25,000 laser targeting systems to the Army. The hand-held device weighing around 5.5 pounds enables land forces to accurately convey critical mission data to aircraft and command outfits. The newly designed small and lightweight HHTPDs include a celestial navigational module. The cutting-edge device is a high-tech version of the previously manufactured portable Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder IIH. Northrop currently has a series of such laser systems in the pipeline for production like the Mark VII and Mark VIIE laser target locators, M1 Abrams Eyesafe Laser Rangefinder and Target Acquisition Designation ]]></description>
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		<title>(NOC) Northrop Grumman&#8217;s Drones Proposed for Sale</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/31/noc-northrop-grummans-drones-proposed-for-sale/124590</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Department of Defense (“DoD”) has made a proposal to Congress for the sale of Northrop Grumman Corporation’s (NOC) Global Hawk surveillance drones to the government of South Korea under the foreign military sale (“FMS”) program. The deal is expected to be $1.2 billion. If the request is approved by the Congress, then Northrop will sell four RQ-4 Block 30 (I) Global Hawk spy drones. Per the deal, Northrop would also supply associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support, which would include infrared and electro-optical sensors, imagery analysis systems and moving target indicators on board the Global Hawk Block-30 unmanned aircraft. These drones have been used by the U.S. Air Force in Afghanistan and Iraq. The deal would be the first order in the Asia- Pacific region for the high-altitude surveillance ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Aerospace and Defense Stock Overview &#8211; Dec 2012 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/31/lmt-aerospace-and-defense-stock-overview-dec-2012-zacks-analyst-interviews/124616</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 Dec 2012 20:49:36 +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 industry largely depends on U.S. government contracts. As such, the outlook for the industry is closely tied to the outlook for de buy levitra fense spending by the government. The spending component of the ongoing budget debate and the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ is heavily weighted towards the defense budget. 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. 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 ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Gets U.S. Air Force Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/04/rtn-raytheon-gets-u-s-air-force-contract/122270</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has entered into an agreement, worth $8.7 million, with the U.S. Air Force for contributing its technical expertise to develop the future protected tactical military satellite communication system. The company’s Network Centric Systems (“NCS”) segment will take responsibility for this project. Per the contract, Raytheon will design and display affordable terminal constituents, and support for waveform advancement under the Air Force’s Advanced Extremely High Frequency (“AEHF”) systems. The AEHF satellites offer the U.S. armed forces with larger bandwidth to transfer battlefield data in a reliable manner. The AEHF terminals instantly link the U.S. president with his most senior military advisers across the world. Currently, the U.S. armed forces intend to recognize the cost-effective architectures and module development paths for its future satellite communication (“SATCOM”) systems. Moreover, The ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Gets $422 Million Paveway Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/12/04/rtn-raytheon-gets-422-million-paveway-deal/122235</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:16:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has received a contract worth $422 million for its combat-proven Paveway II family of precision-guided munitions. The contract was under a direct commercial sale from an international customer. Paveway provides warfighter unparalleled accuracy and standoff capability that has revolutionized tactical air-to-ground warfare by converting dumb bombs into precision-guided munitions. Bombs equipped with Paveway kits have been tested and proven in every major conflict in which it has been used. The new version of Paveway includes Global Positioning System (“GPS”)/Inertial Navigation System guidance capabilities. The new version is a combination of precision and flexibility of traditional laser-guided weapons and all-weather capability of Inertial Navigation System guidance. The old and new version put together evolves into a weapon that enhances the mission success rate while lowering the requisite sortie ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Reports Mixed Third Quarter Earnings</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:58:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) reported third-quarter 2012 adjusted earnings of $1.60 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.27. The result was also higher than the year-ago earnings of $1.39 per share.  The strong results were driven by continued focus on reducing cost, and increasing productivity. Operational Performance Revenue was $6 billion, down 1.2% from $6.1 billion in the year-ago period. It also missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by $118 million. Total backlog at the end of the reported period was $35 billion, up 0.09% year over year. Operating income during the quarter was $786 million, up from $722 million in the year-ago period. Research and development expenses were up 18.3% year over year to $181 million. Total operating expenses were $5.3 billion, down 2.5% year over year. The company ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Obtains MK 54 LHT Contract</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2012 19:48:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Integrated Defense Systems (“IDS”), of Raytheon Company (RTN) has received a contract worth $45.3 million to supply MK 54 lightweight torpedo hardware (“LHT”), test equipment, spares and related engineering and repair services. The task will be performed for U.S. Navy for its fleet inventory and for the Royal Australian Navy and the Indian Navy in support of foreign military sales. The Mark 54 LHT is a standard 12.75 inch antisubmarine warfare (“ASW”) torpedo used by the United States Navy. It is the next-generation anti-submarine warfare weapon and is set up from surface ships, helicopters and fixed-wing aircrafts. It consists of sophisticated processing algorithms that allow it to analyze the information, edit false targets or countermeasure and detect and attack underwater targets. MK 54 is the primary weapon for the MH-60R ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRS) Harris Wins FAA Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/hrs-harris-wins-faa-contract-2/114775</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 04:07:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Harris Corporation (HRS), a leader in the public safety and professional communications market, has received a $63 million contract that entails the company to provide enterprise messaging services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The National Air Space Enterprise Messaging Service (NEMS) of Harris Corp will act as network-centric distribution technology for a variety of data. It includes flight planning, efficient traffic management, surface radar and weather updates. Further, the NEMS service will also allow enterprise data sharing that will facilitate next generation air transportation system. For some time now, Harris has been developing and integrating system solutions for the FAA in support of the National Airspace System (NAS). This is the third contract for the company in quick succession as the Melbourne, Florida-based Harris received two multi-million contracts from ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Gets Air Force Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/09/rtn-raytheon-gets-air-force-contract/113014</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2012 18:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) said that it has been awarded a contract for low-rate initial production (LRIP) of active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar systems for the U.S. Air Force. The radar systems would be used in The Boeing Company’s (BA) F-15E all-weather multi-role fighter Radar Modernization Program. Raytheon&#8217;s APG-82(V)1 AESA radar can simultaneously detect, identify and track multiple air and surface targets at longer ranges than the APG-70 radar it replaces. The system offers a substantial improvement in reliability and reduces Air Force maintenance costs. When integrated into the F-15E weapons system, the AESA radar will improve detection and tracking of enemy targets. Raytheon is scheduled to begin delivery of the LRIP-2 radar systems in February 2014. Final delivery of the initial LRIP lot of six APG-82(V)1 radars is scheduled ]]></description>
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		<title>(LLL) L-3 Communications Holdings to Redeem $250 Million in Notes</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/10/08/lll-l-3-communications-holdings-to-redeem-250-million-in-notes/112608</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:53:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[L-3 Communications Holdings Inc. (LLL) announced that L-3 Communications Corporation, its wholly owned subsidiary, has initiated redemption of its outstanding $250 million of 6???% Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2015. The redemption of the notes will be effective on October 15, 2012. L-3 Communications decided to pay the holders a redemption price of 101.063% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In connection with the redemption of the Notes, the company will record a debt retirement charge of approximately $5 million ($3 million after income taxes, or $0.03 per diluted share) in the fourth quarter of 2012. The decision fits well with L-3 Communications’ strategy, helping it to improve earnings and generate cash flow thus assisting the company in reducing its debt level. The company focuses on ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRS) Harris Corp. Wins Follow-on Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/09/18/hrs-harris-corp-wins-follow-on-contract/111514</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Communications technology company Harris Corp. (HRS) received a follow-on contract worth $297.7 million from the U.S. Navy. Per the contract, Harris will deliver portable radios and related parts to the Navy department. Procurement of these devices by the U.S. Navy forces will enhance their service quality and help them provide improved network support, thereby fostering them to complete the mission successfully. The extended lot of radio systems are projected to be interchangeable and interoperable with Harris radio families AN/PRC-117, AN/PRC-150, and AN/PRC-152 used in the field now. In the recently concluded quarter, Harris reported fourth-quarter 2012 financial results, where EPS met the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenue missed the same. Tactical Radio Communications, which contributes 70% of the total RF Communication segment revenue, generated new orders worth $356 million. The ]]></description>
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		<title>(GD) Aerospace and Defense Stock Overview &#8211; August 2012 &#8211; Zacks Analyst Interviews</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
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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 industry largely depends on U.S. government contracts. 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. 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. With the U.S. government expected to institute greater austerity in its defense ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Gets Navy Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/21/rtn-raytheon-gets-navy-contract/104548</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Aug 2012 17:14:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) announced that it has received a $45.9 million contract modification to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 123 Tomahawk Block IV Composite Capsule Launching Systems (“CCLS”) for the U. S. Navy. The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity. The CCLS is a water tight encapsulating system in which the Tomahawk missile is loaded, shipped and launched from Navy submarines.  Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona; Lincoln, Nebraska; Camden, Arkansas; Rocket Center, West Virginia; Carpentersville, Illinois; Joplin, Missouri; Hopkinton, Massachusetts; Huntsville, Arkansas; and Alamitos &#38; Torrance, California. Raytheon expects to finish work on the contract by July 2014. Raytheon is one of the best-positioned companies among the large-cap defense players due to its non-platform-centric focus, as well as its ]]></description>
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		<title>(GOOG) Self-Driving Cars Are Coming Sooner Than You Think</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/08/16/goog-self-driving-cars-are-coming-sooner-than-you-think/108381</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Every so often, an invention comes along that completely changes the world. For instance, the automobile and the airplane revolutionized how people travel. And the computer and the internet allowed us to communicate and analyze data faster than anyone thought possible a few decades ago. Fast-forward to today, and Google (Nasdaq: GOOG) is next in line to change the world in a way we’ve never seen before. How’s it set to do so? Self-driving cars. The Future of Transportation When Sebastian Thrun was 18, he lost his best friend to a car accident. From that moment, he vowed to make cars better so people don’t need to die just driving from one place to another. Today, he’s a Google VP and helped build Google’s driverless cars. In 2011, he spoke ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Company &#8211; Bull of the Day</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/07/23/rtn-raytheon-company-bull-of-the-day/105022</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jul 2012 17:14:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have upgraded our recommendation on Raytheon Company (RTN) to Outperform from Neutral, as we believe the company will fare better among the large-cap defense players in the face of downward defense budget trends and the incoming effect of sequestration. Our bullishness comes from its non-platform-centric focus, rising international sales and substantial presence in the domestic classified market. Looking forward, Raytheon enjoys strong order bookings and order backlog, an improving balance sheet, growing cash flow, and steady operational improvements. Future growth will be driven by its focus in the areas of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance; air &#38; missile defense systems; border security; air traffic management; training &#38; homeland security; and cyber security. We feel the discounted valuation of the company is unjustified, owing to its non-platform-centric focus, rising international sales, ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRS) Harris Wins U.S. Special Operations Command Order</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/06/02/hrs-harris-wins-u-s-special-operations-command-order/101083</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2012 00:11:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Harris Corporation (HRS), a leader in the public safety and professional communication market, received an order worth $81 million for its Falcon III wide-band tactical radio. The order is a part of a $400 million deal with Harris Corporation, where the company will support the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) to upgrade its equipment. As a part of the deal, Harris will provide USSOCOM with its Falcon III AN/PRC-117G radios, which facilitates high bandwidth communications and supports video streaming, and faster voice and data transmission across a battlefield. According to the company, the radio is much lighter than traditional radios, thereby significantly reducing a soldier’s load and offering high degree of mobility and security. Recently, Harris declared its third quarter 2012 financial results with both revenue and EPS surpassing the ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRS) Harris&#8217; Falcon Wins Another Award</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/05/20/hrs-harris-falcon-wins-another-award/100547</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2012 20:03:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Harris Corp. (HRS) recently won a contract worth $39 million from the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for Falcon III AN/PRC-152A wideband handheld tactical radios. The recent contract is a part of the $400 million agreement with the IDIQ, under which Harris will provide assistance regarding the upgradation of SOCOM’s tactical radio stock. The remaining orders will be issued to Harris in the forthcoming months, hence increasing the company’s order backlog in the upcoming quarters. The Falcon III AN/PRC-152A wideband technology is gaining huge popularity within the defense sector of many countries worldwide as it facilitates faster transmission of data, voice and video in a secure manner. Recently, Harris declared third quarter 2012 financial results, with both EPS and revenue surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimates. In the reported quarter, the ]]></description>
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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>(LMT) Lockheed Martin and Japan in Detector Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/05/01/lmt-lockheed-martin-and-japan-in-detector-deal/99571</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 17:40:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has received a $22.4 million order for the delivery of 19 AbleSentry systems from the Japan Ministry of Defense. Along with its trading partner ITOCHU Corporation, the company will supply AbleSentry systems that are capable of giving early warning for attacks. AbleSentry systems are simple to deploy and operate and are designed for the tactical battlefield. It features a sophisticated detection algorithm that facilitates in advanced chemical, biological, and radiological detection. The system&#8217;s array of networked remote sensors minimizes the potential for false alarms. Also, each remote sensor measures wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, location data and collects an air sample for subsequent biological agent confirmation and identification. Lockheed Martin is the largest U.S. defense contractor with a platform-centric focus that guarantees a steady inflow ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRS) Contract Wins Flow for Harris</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/23/hrs-contract-wins-flow-for-harris/99395</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Communication technology company Harris Corp. (HRS) recently entered into a 5-year contract worth $400 million with the U.S. Special Operations and Command (SOCOM). Per the contract, Harris will deliver Falcon III AN/PRC-117G and AN/PRC-152A multimode radios to different military vehicles. These tactical radios will be distributed to the armed forces in order to enable reliable and secure line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight communications. Moreover, these tactical radios also support video streaming, delivery of data and information across wideband networks during warfare. In the beginning of fiscal 2012, Harris received a massive deal worth $235 million from the Australian Department of Defense for upgrading the tactical radio program of their military service. Presently, Harris is showing more interest in expanding its international presence by supplying its technology to emerging economies like Brazil, Russia, ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRS) Harris Corporation Earns Yet Another Defense Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/04/02/hrs-harris-corporation-earns-yet-another-defense-deal/97309</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:35:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Communication technology company Harris Corp. (HRS) recently received a contract worth $15.2 million from the Department of Defense in Australia. Per the contract, Harris will deliver Falcon III AN/PRC-152(C) multiband multimode radios in different military vehicles. Moreover, the company will also provide training and support to the Australian military force to properly deploy as well as maintain these tactical radios in the vehicles. In the beginning of fiscal 2012, Harris received a massive deal worth $235 million from the Australian Department of Defense to upgrade the tactical radio program of their military service. Presently, Harris is expressing more interest in expanding its international presence by supplying its technology to emerging economies like Brazil, Russia, India, and China as well as Latin American, Asia-Pacific, and Africa regions. Currently, the company has ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon to Develop Army Radars</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/03/22/rtn-raytheon-to-develop-army-radars/96121</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:11:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has entered into a $45.5 million agreement with the U.S. Army for prototype development of the Ku Band Multi-Function RF System (MFRFS) Sense and Warn (S&#38;W) radars. This agreement is an extension of U.S. Army&#8217;s Future Combat Systems (FCS) program. The FCS program is a defense modernization plan adopted by the U.S. Army to increase its operational success and supply improvised and modern ammunition to the armed troops. The agreement is an extension of an ongoing program carried on by Raytheon to enhance the operation of the Counter Rocket Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) S&#38;W systems. Per the terms of the deal, Raytheon will obtain subsystems and long-lead material for Ku Band MFRFS prototype systems, scheduled to be developed in 2012. As a predecessor to the Ku Band MFRFS ]]></description>
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		<title>(HRS) Harris Corporation 2012 Second Quarter Earning Scorecard</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/02/13/hrs-harris-corporation-2012-second-quarter-earning-scorecard/91585</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:38:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Harris Corp. (HRS) reported mixed second quarter 2012 financial results, where earnings per share (EPS) beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate but revenues missed the same. First Quarter Highlights Reported GAAP net income in the quarter was $133.1 million or $1.16 per share compared with $151.1 million or $1.18 per share in the year-ago quarter. Quarterly adjusted (excluding acquisition related cost) earnings per share (EPS) of $1.22 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents. Consolidated revenue in the reported quarter was $1,446.4 million, up 0.55% year over year but below the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1,509 million. Despite the slowdown in the government expenditure, the year-over-year increase in revenue was primarily driven by higher shipments of tactical radios in order to upgrade MRAP vehicles. Cost of sales in the second ]]></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>(RTN) Raytheon Profits Up &#8211; Sales Slip</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/30/rtn-raytheon-profits-up-sales-slip/90943</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:34:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) reported fourth quarter and fiscal 2011 results. The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.74 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 40 cents. Results were also higher than the year-ago quarterly earnings of $1.55 per share. The solid results were driven by improved efficiencies and cost lowering initiatives. For the fiscal year 2011, the company reported adjusted earnings of $5.90 per share comfortably surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $4.92 and the year-ago figure of $5.51. Operational Performance Revenue reported by Raytheon in the quarter under review was $6.44 billion, down 6.4% from $6.89 billion in the year-ago period and also short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.76 billion. Fiscal year 2011 sales were $24.9 billion, down 1.2% year over year. The top-line in ]]></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>(RTN) Raytheon in Patriot Upgrade Deal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2012/01/19/rtn-raytheon-in-patriot-upgrade-deal-analyst-blog/90391</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has received a $51.3 million contract from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (“AMCOM”) to upgrade and configure the Patriot Advanced Capability-2 missiles into the Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) pattern. Patriot is a long-range, all-altitude, all-weather air defense system that protects against a full range of advanced threats, including aircraft, tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The work on the Patriot Advanced Capability-2 missiles includes replacement of some components that will increase reliability and extend the service life of the missile. Raytheon is the prime contractor for both domestic and international Patriot Air and Missile Defense Systems and system integrator for Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missiles. The company is continuously making GEM-T upgrades under existing contracts with the U.S. and other Patriot partner nations ]]></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>
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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>(RTN) Raytheon Company Gets Nod for Missile Upgrade</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/14/rtn-raytheon-company-gets-nod-for-missile-upgrade/87922</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has received consent from the U.S. Congressional and State Department for upgrading the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the latest Configuration-3. In June this year, the company had received a Direct Commercial Sales contract worth $1.7 billion that included ground-system hardware, a full training package, support equipment upgrades and an interoperability capability to support potential coalition operations. Patriot is the affordable, low-risk and effective air and missile defense system of choice of 12 countries around the globe. It is a long-range, all-altitude, all-weather air defense system that counters tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and advanced aircraft. It is co-manufactured by Raytheon and Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a business unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT). Raytheon is one ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Secures Fire Control System Contract for AH-1Z</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/12/lmt-lockheed-martin-fire-control-sys-for-ah-1z-analyst-blog/88163</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:55:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Largest defense contractor, Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has received two contracts worth $30.6 million to provide a fire control system known as the Target Sight System (“TSS”) for AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopter. The contract calls for Lockheed to provide spare units and parts as well as program support for the AH-1Z fleet. Manufactured at facilities in Ocala and Orlando, Florida, TSS is a multi-sensor electro-optical/infrared fire control system (“AN/AAQ-30”). It integrates high-tech sensors to provide aviators with superior images through a highly stabilized sensor suite, specifically customized for the AH-1Z platform. The suite includes a laser designator, color TV camera and a third-generation, mid-wave, forward-looking infrared sensor with advanced image processing. TSS has the potential to identify targets at maximum weapon range. The Naval Surface Warfare Center had earlier awarded ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon to Make Miniature Decoys</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/12/01/rtn-raytheon-to-make-miniature-decoys/87847</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:04:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) received authorization from the U.S. Air Force to begin Low Rate Initial Production (“LRIP”) of its Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer (“MALD-J”) variant. Concurrently, the Air Force also exercised a contract option and Raytheon received a $5 million order to convert Lot 4 MALD production of the baseline to the MALD-J variant. MALD is a high-tech, low-cost flight vehicle that is modular, air-launched and programmable. It weighs less than 300 pounds and has a range of approximately 500 nautical miles. The variant protects aircrews and their aircraft by duplicating the combat flight profiles and signatures of U.S. and allied aircraft that confuses enemy air defenses. MALD-J will help in saving the lives of aviators as the commanders will be able to use MALD-J to conduct dangerous stand-in ]]></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>
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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) Lockheed Martin Upgrades Sensors for Navy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/28/lmt-lockheed-martin-upgrades-sensors-for-navy/87497</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:39:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Defense major Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) received a contract from the U.S. Navy for continuing the development work of Infrared Search and Track (“IRST”) sensor system for the U.S. Navy F/A-18E/F. In a combat, the ability to strike first accurately holds the key to success. Lockheed’s IRST sensor system has given that edge to the defense department. The system developed by Lockheed significantly improves raid cell count and is 40 times more accurate than the conventional radar system. The technology used to develop the IRST system has enabled it to track down multiple targets over a large area at a single go and the sensor continues to perform at a consistent level despite the electronic attack or jamming of radars. The size of the sensor system enables it to be ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Beats Earnings Forecast &#8211; Updates Outlook</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/11/03/rtn-raytheon-beats-earnings-forecast-updates-outlook/86081</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) reported third-quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of $1.39 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.33. Results were also higher than the year-ago quarterly earnings of $1.35 per share. Operational Performance Revenue reported by Raytheon in the quarter under review was $6.13 billion, down 2% from $6.27 billion in the year-ago period and also short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $6.39 billion. Income from continuing operations decreased to $500 million from $640 million in the year-ago quarter, reflecting a fall of 22%. Overall, the company recorded net income of $510 million compared with $737 million in the year-ago period. Segment Performance Integrated Defense Systems (IDS): Revenue decreased 11% year over year to $1.18 billion in the quarter. The change in net sales was primarily due to lower ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin to Maintain Persistent Threat Detection Systems for Army</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/20/lmt-lockheed-martin-to-maintain-persistent-threat-detection-systems-for-army/85477</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) announced that it received a contract from the U.S. Army worth $383 million to maintain, operate and sustain the Persistent Threat Detection Systems (“PTDS”). PDTS is a helium filled aerostat, which is a highly effective, cost efficient, surveillance and communication system for the Army. The system supports force-protection and counter-IED (improvised explosive devices) missions. Armed with multiple sensors, this aerostat-based system is deployed in combat areas, functional 24&#215;7 with the ability to transmit 360 degree pictures of troops on the ground. The constant availability of intelligence helps the Army to safeguard its personnel and high-valued assets deployed in the combat fields of Iraq and Afghanistan. Lockheed’s expertise in this field has been duly recognized by the Army resulting in a steady flow of contracts ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Certified on Radar Upgrade</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/10/06/rtn-raytheon-certified-on-radar-upgrade/84614</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) with respect to the upgrade of aging radar electronics. The administration stated that the company’s advanced electronics system has achieved a milestone for the Long Range Radar Service Life Extension Program (“SLEP”). The federal body believes that the new upgraded radar transmitters can see out farther, provide improved detection and has clutter management capability. It has given an in-service decision signal that shows that the system has met the requirements of the contract in areas such as performance, reliability and maintainability. This certification has paved the way for production deployments. This program upgrade has led to improvements in terms of reliability and operational performance. Moreover, it satisfies the government&#8217;s objective to extend supportable life by at least 20 years ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Increases Dividend &#8211; Adds Buyback</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/24/lmt-lockheed-martin-increases-dividend-adds-buyback/84013</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) has increased its quarterly dividend to $1.00 per share and has authorized purchase of up to an additional $2.5 billion of its common stock under the share repurchase program. Lockheed has increased its quarterly dividend by 33% or 25 cents from its prior dividend of 75 cents. This will result in an annualized dividend of $4.00 per share. The increased quarterly dividend will be paid on December 30, 2011 to holders of record as of the close of business on December, 1, 2011. This is the ninth consecutive annual dividend increase. The last dividend hike was in September 2010 when the company increased the quarterly payout by 19% to 75 cents. Under the share repurchase program, the number of shares purchased and the timing of purchases ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Installs Advanced Extremely High Frequency Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical Terminal</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/21/rtn-raytheon-installs-advanced-extremely-high-frequency-secure-mobile-anti-jam-reliable-tactical-terminal/83691</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 18:14:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon Company (RTN) has installed the first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (“AEHF”) Secure Mobile Anti-jam Reliable Tactical Terminal (“SMART-T”) satellite communications solution at the U.S. armed services’ tactical units. Raytheon plans to install approximately 364 AEHF SMART-T terminals for the U.S. armed services. Additionally, the company plans to install 19 systems in Canada and 7 in the Netherlands through 2015. The Raytheon AEHF SMART-T will enhance the data rate of existing SMART-T systems four fold.  The AEHF SMART-T upgrade will make use of the company’s eXtended Data Rate (“XDR”) waveform hardware and software modifications. AEHF SMART-T will increase the capacity to transmit voice, data and video thus enhancing situational awareness. Raytheon is one of the best-positioned companies among the large-cap defense players because of its non-platform-centric focus. Revenue and earnings ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin to Upgrade U.S. Army Tanks</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/20/lmt-lockheed-martin-to-upgrade-u-s-army-tanks/83383</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 20:02:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corp. (LMT) said it has received a $28.6 million contract to upgrade tank systems for the U.S. Army Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI). The contract entails Lockheed to upgrade more than 60 Advanced Gunnery Training Systems (AGTS) for M1A1 and M1A2 main battle tanks. The company will also provide 11 new M1A2 training systems as a part of the two-year effort. Lockheed Martin will also integrate the newest version of its Scalable Advanced Graphics Engine (SAGE) image generation technology, which draws from extensive visual databases to help warfighters experience a more detailed environment and encounter more realistic targets. Other upgrades on the system will include new graphic user interfaces making it easier for instructors to monitor and control training scenarios. The AGTS is ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Lockheed Martin Earns IT Support Contract From U.S. Air Force</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/20/lmt-lockheed-martin-earns-it-support-contract-from-u-s-air-force/83463</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:59:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT) received a contract from the U.S. Air Force worth $791 million to provide Information Technology (“IT”) related services on the Global Combat Support System program (“GCSS”) of the Air Force (“AF”). The current contract entails support for a three-year period besides four one-year options. The contact calls upon the company to ensure proper operations and sustainment of the enterprise infrastructure; deliver the infrastructure, data services, and warfighter mission capabilities; and further the evolution of Air Force information technology architecture. The company will complete the majority of work at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, with some minor project work to be done at Air Force bases in Utah, Ohio and New York. Lockheed is associated with the GCSS Air Force program for more than a decade ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Company Gets U.K. Ministry of Defense Contract for Boomerang</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/20/rtn-raytheon-company-gets-u-k-ministry-of-defense-contract-for-boomerang/83158</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raytheon BBN Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Raytheon Company (RTN), has been selected by the U.K. Ministry of Defense (MoD) for the supply of Boomerang shooter detection systems. Raytheon Company had acquired BBN Technologies in October 2009 for approximately $350 million. Per the contract, Raytheon will deliver Boomerang perimeter defense and vehicle systems to the U.K. distributor Maxord Ballistics Limited. Besides, alerting the troops to the location of incoming small arms fire, Boomerang immediately identifies the location of the enemy shooter. Also, Raytheon Company completed the design and testing of a prototype dual-band data link that will help in interoperability between the Standard Missile family of interceptors and a wider variety of radars and ships. Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom operate more ]]></description>
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		<title>(RTN) Raytheon Wins Korean Contract</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/09/20/rtn-raytheon-wins-korean-contract/83096</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011 19:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Defense contractor Raytheon Company (RTN) won a $65.5 million contract to deliver five Phalanx Block 1B Close-In Weapon Systems to the Korean Navy. The direct commercial sale calls for the systems to be installed on the 2,300-ton frigate-class ships starting in April 2013, and represents Phalanx&#8217;s largest sale to the Republic of Korea’s naval fleet. Phalanx is a rapid-fire, computer-controlled radar and 20 mm gun system that automatically acquires, tracks and destroys enemy threats that have penetrated all other ship defense systems. More than 890 systems have been built and deployed in the navies of 25 nations. The Phalanx Weapon System was originally manufactured by General Dynamics Corporation (GD) but was sold in 1992 to Hughes Missile Systems Company. Subsequently, Hughes was acquired by Raytheon. Raytheon is one of the ]]></description>
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		<title>(LMT) Aerospace and Defense Stock Outlook &#8211; August 2011 &#8211; Industry Outlook</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
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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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