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Chemring To Acquire GD’s Armament and Technical Products Unit

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Wednesday, April 27th, 2011

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Britain's Chemring Group PLC says it has conditionally agreed to acquire the North Carolina-based Chemical, Biological and Explosives (CBE) operation from General Dynamics' [GD] Armament and Technical Products subsidiary for $90 million in cash. The CBE business had $61.5 million in sales last year and pre-tax profits of $8.3 million, versus sales of $69.8 million and pre-tax profits of $8.3 million in 2009. The business also had $62 million in orders as of March 31. The acquisition, which is subject…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

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Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

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Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

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Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

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