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The Realities of the Big Budget Showdown and the Uncertain Future for DOD

Defense Programs, Spending Cuts and Future Budgets Plans are all now in play, as Congressional confrontations are brewing over DOD Funding in the midst of the country's fiscal crisis. Military Leaders are unified in their dire predictions over the devastating effects of Sequestration and its impact on Military Readiness. Are defense electronics programs using RF and Microwave technology going to be Survivors or become Bill Payers in the upcoming budget Battle?  What should Microwave Companies be aware of and be prepared for in this all out battle for the future of our Country's Fiscal Health? The only thing for certain now, is the uncertainty we all face.


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Steady Defense Industry Performance Projected in 2013

Maintaining Profitability as Revenues Slow will be the Primary Challenge
Strategy Analytics has released a series of reports, that bring together strategic analysis and commentary on twenty of the world’s major defense industry focused companies. The reports outline financial performance covering 2007-2012 and discuss activities within the defense sector, highlighting core strengths, perceived weaknesses and overall competitive positioning in the market.
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Thales to deliver Squire radars to Norway

Thales and Vinghøg AS signed a contract for the delivery of 44 Squire battlefield surveillance radars, to be deployed by the Norwegian Armed Forces. The first 10 systems will be delivered in the second half of 2013. The last delivery is scheduled for beginning of 2017.


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