Lockheed Martin Corp

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With total sales of $45,358 million in 2013, Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor in the world. The other major defense contractors in the world include The Boeing Company and Raytheon Company.

In 2013, Lockheed Martin clocked revenues of $45.4 billion. Of its revenues, 82% come from the U.S. government, around 17% from international customers, and 1% from other U.S. commercial customers.

Raytheon’s Integrated Defense Systems segment saw marginally lower sales during the year due to lower sales across most of its major programs such as the Patriot program.

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Raytheon is a global technology leader and US defense contractor. It primarily develops and manufactures weapons and military and commercial electronics.

The U.S. government is Lockheed Martin’s (LMT) major customer. With almost 82% of its revenues from the U.S. government, LMT highly depends on the government.

Lockheed Martin (LMT) operates in five business segments—Aeronautics, Information Systems & Global Solutions, Mission and Fire Controls, Mission Systems & Trainings, and Space Systems.

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The Canadian Air Force placed an order for 65 Lockheed Martin (LMT) F-35 fighter jets for $30 billion. The CAF canceled the order and replaced it with 18 Boeing CF-18 aircraft for $5.2 billion.

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Boeing (BA) is one of the world’s largest aerospace companies. The company is a top US exporter. It’s focused on innovation.

Honeywell International Inc. (HON) is headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. It was incorporated in 1985. It’s a Fortune 100 company.

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