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Boeing Exec Sees Gains In Company’s Defense Sector From International Sales

Defense Daily Staff

Sunday, August 17th, 2014

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A key Boeing [BA] executive expects 30 percent of the company’s defense, space and security (BDS) revenue to come from the international sector as the declining domestic defense market continues to challenge defense contractors. Boeing Executive Vice President and CFO Greg Smith said Aug. 14 the BDS business was at 15 percent international “not that long ago” and that the company will continue to pursue additional international growth. International sales of Boeing's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fighter jet is helping offset…

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