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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin Approves $3 Billion Share Repurchase Program
Lockheed Martin [LMT] yesterday said its board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program of up to $3 billion. The new stock buy back proram will replace the […]
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DHS Extends Boeing’s SBI Contract Through November
By Calvin Biesecker The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded Boeing [BA] contract options that extend the company’s current contract for a virtual fence it is constructing on two […]
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State Dept. Awards L-1 $27.6 Million Automated Face Recognition Contract
L-1 Identity Solutions [ID] has received a $27.6 million to provide an automated face recognition system to the Department of State in support of passport and visa operations. It is […]
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DHS Awards SRI $3.7 Million For Maritime Security Technology Testbed
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate has awarded SRI International a $3.7 million contract for the Maritime Security Technology Pilot, which essentially entails SRI establishing […]
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UTC Posts Strong Earnings On Meager Sales Growth
By Calvin Biesecker United Technologies [UTX] yesterday reported strong third quarter earnings on just a slight sales gain as ongoing restructuring initiatives to shed costs led to record operating segment […]
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BAE Completes Acquisition of OASYS Technology
Britain’s BAE Systems yesterday said it has completed its purchase of OASYS Technology, boosting its capabilities in electro-optical systems. "This acquisition strengthens our ability to compete in the night vision […]
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Boeing Swings To Profit On Strong Commercial Airplane Results
By Calvin Biesecker Boeing [BA] yesterday said its third quarter earnings swung to a profit on higher aircraft deliveries and strong operating performance in its commercial airplanes sector, which more […]
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Executive Separation Charge Helps Drag Down Lockheed Martin’s Earnings
By Calvin Biesecker Lockheed Martin [LMT] yesterday posted a sharp decline in third quarter earnings largely due to a hefty charge stemming from a previously announced voluntary executive separation program […]
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AS&E Gets $47 Million In Awards
American Science and Engineering [ASEI] has received two awards worth a combined $46.7 million, including a $42.2 million service and maintenance renewal order from the U.S. government to extend support […]
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Varian Develops X-Ray Tube For Security Scanning Systems
Varian Medical Systems [VAR] has developed the MCS-80 X-ray tube that facilitates the detection of non-metallic items such as ceramic weapons, plastic explosives, narcotics, liquids and other concealed substances. "The […]