Sentences with phrase «[civil defense»

In February, Germany said it was investigating a security breach of its defense and interior ministries» private servers.

About 125 boys, some as young as 11, race back and forth across the grass, kicking footballs in a complex choreography of attack and defense.

Since it was named an SBA cluster, the Defense Alliance has received a total of about $ 1.2 million in funding for its advanced power and energy group, sort of a cluster - within - a-cluster that has 100 - plus members.

Boeing's losses pushed the aerospace sector lower The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA) dropped 1.8 percent and was on track to post its first six - day losing streak since November 2017.

Lockheed's portfolio is wide ranging, spanning missile defense systems, Sikorsky helicopters, Littoral Combat Ships and spacecraft for NASA.

Other passengers can be heard coming to the man's defense before one of the employees threatens to put them on the next flight.

Notably, there are some subtle ways Russia could get back at the Turks — the Russian Defense Ministry has already announced that it will suspend military contact with Turkey.

It was not immediately clear what programs would benefit from the defense funding boost.

Speaking by phone from Detroit, Eight Mile Style publisher Joel Martin said he'd been infuriated during the trial by the defense's absurd contention that «Lose Yourself» wasn't original because it used the same chords as other songs.

His aunt told Time: «Why do we even need defense attorneys if they just tell the jury he is guilty?

The blue paint's chemical composition might be a good defense against termites, the color keeps dwellings cool in the blazing sun, and the vivid color is downright beautiful.

In January, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the decision to delay the drills was because of logistical concerns, since many South Korean security forces would be occupied with protecting the Olympics.

The Department of Defense (DOD) may soon start leasing space in Trump Tower in New York to protect the president and his family and to assist with daily operations while they are in residence.

In Dr. Leach's defense, I had no idea either.

Your first line of defense, of course, would be your insurance carrier.

A look at how the Defense Alliance in St. Paul, one of 10 economic clusters in an SBA pilot program, is nurturing energy entrepreneurs.

The world's largest defense contractor has been negotiating with the Pentagon on the next contract since last year.

On Oct. 23, Judge Nance allowed attorneys to question him regarding the impact of Trump's statements, and he ultimately delayed the sentencing until Oct. 25 so he could thoroughly consider the defense motion, the Associated Press reports.

But there are reports that Senate leaders are close to a deal on a two - year budget that would boost defense spending and spending on domestic programs the Democrats want.

They mold you for your future roles as the custodians of the nation's defense.

Space and Defense segment sales were $ 144 million, up 3 % year over year.

That marks a significant increase from the estimate of 35,000 that Afghanistan's TOLOnews attributed to an Afghan defense official in 2011.

This is further complicated by the fact that Graham is close friends with secretary of defense Robert McNamara, who is the one who commissioned the Pentagon Papers as, he said, a record for future administrations to study.

But his behavior changed when Judge Matsumoto said that she had decided to jail him, and he sat quietly at the defense table for the rest of the hearing.

But it's a weak defense, and reminiscent of what Reuters did in 2011, when it used a similar question - posing headline to make the absurd suggestion that George Soros was behind the Occupy Wall Street movement.

«I believe the [National Defense Strategy] and other guidance requires us to adopt a more global posture and this will shape our future naval presence, especially in the Indo - Pacific region,» Neller said.

On Wednesday, Defense officials testified before a House Armed Services subcommittee.

St. Paul, Minn., is home to the so - called Defense Alliance, an independent business network that helps small - business owners figure out the daunting task of winning contracts from Uncle Sam — specifically, the Department of Defense.

Besides the U.S. Department of Defense, Anthem is Express Scripts» only client that accounts for more than 10 % of its revenue, according to a filing.

Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in such forward - looking statements and that should be considered in evaluating our outlook include, but are not limited to, the following: 1) our ability to continue to grow our business and execute our growth strategy, including the timing, execution, and profitability of new and maturing programs; 2) our ability to perform our obligations under our new and maturing commercial, business aircraft, and military development programs, and the related recurring production; 3) our ability to accurately estimate and manage performance, cost, and revenue under our contracts, including our ability to achieve certain cost reductions with respect to the B787 program; 4) margin pressures and the potential for additional forward losses on new and maturing programs; 5) our ability to accommodate, and the cost of accommodating, announced increases in the build rates of certain aircraft; 6) the effect on aircraft demand and build rates of changing customer preferences for business aircraft, including the effect of global economic conditions on the business aircraft market and expanding conflicts or political unrest in the Middle East or Asia; 7) customer cancellations or deferrals as a result of global economic uncertainty or otherwise; 8) the effect of economic conditions in the industries and markets in which we operate in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; 9) the success and timely execution of key milestones such as the receipt of necessary regulatory approvals, including our ability to obtain in a timely fashion any required regulatory or other third party approvals for the consummation of our announced acquisition of Asco, and customer adherence to their announced schedules; 10) our ability to successfully negotiate, or re-negotiate, future pricing under our supply agreements with Boeing and our other customers; 11) our ability to enter into profitable supply arrangements with additional customers; 12) the ability of all parties to satisfy their performance requirements under existing supply contracts with our two major customers, Boeing and Airbus, and other customers, and the risk of nonpayment by such customers; 13) any adverse impact on Boeing's and Airbus» production of aircraft resulting from cancellations, deferrals, or reduced orders by their customers or from labor disputes, domestic or international hostilities, or acts of terrorism; 14) any adverse impact on the demand for air travel or our operations from the outbreak of diseases or epidemic or pandemic outbreaks; 15) our ability to avoid or recover from cyber-based or other security attacks, information technology failures, or other disruptions; 16) returns on pension plan assets and the impact of future discount rate changes on pension obligations; 17) our ability to borrow additional funds or refinance debt, including our ability to obtain the debt to finance the purchase price for our announced acquisition of Asco on favorable terms or at all; 18) competition from commercial aerospace original equipment manufacturers and other aerostructures suppliers; 19) the effect of governmental laws, such as U.S. export control laws and U.S. and foreign anti-bribery laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and the United Kingdom Bribery Act, and environmental laws and agency regulations, both in the U.S. and abroad; 20) the effect of changes in tax law, such as the effect of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the «TCJA») that was enacted on December 22, 2017, and changes to the interpretations of or guidance related thereto, and the Company's ability to accurately calculate and estimate the effect of such changes; 21) any reduction in our credit ratings; 22) our dependence on our suppliers, as well as the cost and availability of raw materials and purchased components; 23) our ability to recruit and retain a critical mass of highly - skilled employees and our relationships with the unions representing many of our employees; 24) spending by the U.S. and other governments on defense; 25) the possibility that our cash flows and our credit facility may not be adequate for our additional capital needs or for payment of interest on, and principal of, our indebtedness; 26) our exposure under our revolving credit facility to higher interest payments should interest rates increase substantially; 27) the effectiveness of any interest rate hedging programs; 28) the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting; 29) the outcome or impact of ongoing or future litigation, claims, and regulatory actions; 30) exposure to potential product liability and warranty claims; 31) our ability to effectively assess, manage and integrate acquisitions that we pursue, including our ability to successfully integrate the Asco business and generate synergies and other cost savings; 32) our ability to consummate our announced acquisition of Asco in a timely matter while avoiding any unexpected costs, charges, expenses, adverse changes to business relationships and other business disruptions for ourselves and Asco as a result of the acquisition; 33) our ability to continue selling certain receivables through our supplier financing program; 34) the risks of doing business internationally, including fluctuations in foreign current exchange rates, impositions of tariffs or embargoes, compliance with foreign laws, and domestic and foreign government policies; and 35) our ability to complete the proposed accelerated stock repurchase plan, among other things.

«The Chinese communists have been using cheap verbal intimidation and saber rattling on every aspect of the Republic of China [Taiwan] in the hope of affecting our morale or creating social unease,» said defense ministry spokesman Chen Chung - chi said, according to Reuters.

Areas where positions are available: The aerospace and defense company is hiring across its global network in areas such as engineering, advanced manufacturing, engine assembly, field service, program management, quality and supply chain management.

The Defense Alliance is one of 10 economic «clusters» selected by the SBA in September 2010 as part of a pilot program to aid regional businesses.

Bill Roggio is a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and the Editor of FDD's Long War Journal.

«If you don't have enough coverage, the burden of defense is a big one, and it falls on you,» Mendels said.

Consider bringing in a self - defense expert and offering regular sessions on helping your employees to be vigilant, identify and report possible crimes.

«President Trump stands at the pinnacle of an unbroken chain of command that includes key participants in the remaining critical steps of the case,» the defense argued in its motion, according to the Los Angeles Times.

If there's a new point in his speech Monday, it's likely to be a defense against calls for his dismissal from board positions over his support of Trump.

Asked for comment on the announced movement of the missile defense batteries to Syria, Maj. Josh T. Jacques of the US Military's Central Command, which covers the Middle East, said Russia «should move humanitarian aid into Syria, not more weaponry.»

The Trump Administration Thursday is also releasing its plans for the current fiscal year 2017, which runs through September 30, including a call for an additional $ 30 billion in funding for defense and the border, Mulvaney said.

After the success of the Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign, they headed for the Marianas, a group of islands vital to the defense of Japan.

Specifically, it expands our Airbus content on A320 and A350 wings, adds new defense content on the F - 35 and broadens our commercial capabilities to help grow our fabrication business,» said Spirit President and CEO Tom Gentile.

A new contract for more F - 35 fighter jets will take time, given the focus on cost, the CEO of the world's largest defense contractor says.

PARIS, May 3 - France's Thales posted a 7.2 percent underlying rise in first - quarter sales, lifting its shares to record highs, as growth in defense and transport systems boosted turnover.

Bergdahl's defense team filed a last - minute motion on Oct. 23 to completely dismiss the case against him, citing past statements in which Trump had referred to the sergeant as «a no - good traitor who should have been executed» during his presidential campaign.

But Nance had also assured Bergdahl's defense team that they could raise the issue again if Trump commented publicly on the case.

My dad was a bartender; my mother was a maid,» and a polished defense when erstwhile front - runner Jeb Bush criticized Marco Rubio in the last GOP presidential debate over his attendance record, helped nudge the Florida senator ahead of many of his rivals.

Despite Lynn's years as a lobbyist for Raytheon, a defense contractor, the administration appointed him as Deputy Secretary of Defense.

The memo also reports that the Skylab photo is the subject of an interagency review and that Department of Defense officials believed it should be withheld from public release.

Environmental Defense Fund president Fred Krupp said the agreement is important because methane is responsible for about a quarter of today's warming, and the U.S. and Canada are the world's second - and fourth - largest emitters of oil and gas methane respectively.