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October 09, 2014

US-led air war a boon for defense contractors
Washington (AFP) Oct 09, 2014
The US-led air campaign in Iraq and Syria is proving a boon to weapons makers, sending their share prices soaring and bolstering political support for higher defense spending. The open-ended air war against the Islamic State group will mean billions in sales for bombs and missiles, spare parts for warplanes and a stronger case for funding sophisticated aircraft, including fighter jets, spy planes and refueling tankers, analysts said. "It's the perfect war from a defense contracting standpoint an ... read more

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