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General Dynamics outlook strong despite weak profit growth, analysts say

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Analysts expect General Dynamics Corp. to show solid profit growth in 2004. The company had flat earnings in 2002 and is presently experiencing several financial negatives: the closure of a business operation; the use of competitive pricing to lower its backlog of Gulfstream jets; and the prospect of paying higher corporate taxes.

Financial management, General Dynamics Corp., GD, Company financing

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Lockheed rebounds in fourth quarter; profits double in 2003

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Profits in the revenues of Lockheed Martin Corp., the largest defense contractor, have increased after receiving large number of contracts from the Pentagon. Pentagon assigned the largest military contract of worth $200 billion pact for the development and production of the F-35 Joint Strike fighter (JSF) to Lockheed.

Contracts & orders received, Aircraft, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Contract agreement, Lockheed Martin Corp.

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Northrop Grumman sees solid growth in Pentagon contracts

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The author examines statements by Northrop Grumman's chief executive officer of the future of the defense industry. Topics include increased military spending, missile defense spending, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Guided missiles and space vehicles, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, National Security, Defense Administration & Finance, Ballistic Missile Defense Systems, Northrop Grumman Corp., Ballistic missile defenses, Defense spending, Defence spending, Company business forecast/projection, Company forecasts, Ballistic missile defences, Drone aircraft, Unmanned aerial vehicles

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