32 mins ago- Raytheon Co.'s second-quarter net income fell because of a big one-time gain it recorded last year, but the defense contractor's income from continuing operations grew 20 percent on missiles sales, border security work and lower pension expenses.
14 hrs ago- Feeding the Pentagon's demand for armored vehicles helped drive up General Dynamics Corp.'s second quarter profit by 25 percent, lifting shares of the defense contractor, which also raised its outlook for the year on Wednesday.
1 day ago- Lockheed Martin Corp. posted a 13 percent increase in second-quarter earnings Tuesday, beating Wall Street expectations and prompting the company to raise its yearly outlook as it made up a drop in fighter jet sales with strength in its other business units.
1 day ago- The nominee to lead the Air Force said Tuesday a recent report detailing numerous problems with a $35 billion tanker contract was "troubling," and he is planning reviews of the service's process of awarding contracts.
5 days ago- Second quarter earnings rose 18 percent at Honeywell International Inc. and the diversified manufacturer raised its 2008 forecast Friday as its global reach helped buffer the company from the deep woes faced by the U.S. economy.