They Came to Norfolk, Virginia so Husband and Older Sons Could Get Employment
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«Advances in areas ranging from drones to satellites to autonomous vehicles all have implications
in the defense industry, and it would be foolish to think that any single organization has the talent and expertise to do all of these things well.»
Two years ago, the Huntsville - based Von Braun Center for Science and Innovation, a non-profit research and development organization, applied for an SBA grant to create a «cluster» or business network that could help business owners tap the rich vein of government contracts
in the defense industry.
Defense Alliance Executive Director Chip Laingen and his staff have helped introduce dozens of companies to opportunities
in the defense industry and created a special program to promote the region's power and energy sector.
Tim Boyd was born and raised in Ohio, graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a degree in computer engineering, and worked
in the defense industry in Northern Virginia for over 20 years.
Tim Boyd, Education Services Tim Boyd was born and raised in Ohio, graduated from Case Western Reserve University with a degree in computer engineering, and worked
in the defense industry in Northern Virginia for over twenty years.
You don't have to be
in the defense industry to benefit from simulation based eLearning.
Analysts have cited a legion of reasons for the state's slide in achievement: the steady leaching of resources from the schools that was the inevitable result of the infamous 1970s property - tax revolt led by Howard Jarvis; a long period of economic woes caused by layoffs
in the defense industry; curriculum experiments with «whole language» reading instruction and «new math» that were at best a distraction and at worst quite damaging; a school finance lawsuit that led to a dramatic increase in the state's authority over school budgets and operations; and a massive influx of new students and non-English-speaking immigrants that almost surely depressed test scores.
Any company involved
in the Defense industry can benefit from the structure and versatility that eLearning brings.
Worked for 30 + years
in the defense industry developing radar and communication systems including a number of years managing large, real - time software programs.
Is this how they do
it in the defense industry, steve?
A May 2 article
in Defense Industry Daily noted that «one of the most controversial decisions» after the 2006 reduction in satellite sensors was the fact that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Department of Defense «apparently chose not to seek additional funding» to retain the climate instruments.
We are very attentive to the changes occurring
in our defense industry.
As a forward - thinking professional, offering a diversified background
in the Defense industry, including Program / Project / Operations management, Systems Engineering, Quality Assurance and training.
And
in the Defense industry, security concerns and suspicions make networking VERY difficult.
Innovative, savvy and results - focused Systems Integration Test Engineer with demonstrated experience in advanced C4I Systems, Cruise Missile Weaponry, Operational Leadership and testing / training / certifications programs
in the Defense Industry.
Looking for upward mobility
in the defense industry.
Rewarding work
in the defense industry that draws on my 26 years of military and defense contractor experience and security clearance while providing opportunities for advancement and education.
I worked
in the defense industry for almost a decade on some of the most advanced weapons systems we have and I can tell you that there are EXTREME amounts of waste.
Not exact matches
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
defense industry — the Department of Defense — is the single biggest customer in the world,» says Laingen, who estimates that the military awards some $ 150 billion in contracts each year, depending on the size of its
defense industry — the Department of
Defense — is the single biggest customer in the world,» says Laingen, who estimates that the military awards some $ 150 billion in contracts each year, depending on the size of its
Defense — is the single biggest customer
in the world,» says Laingen, who estimates that the military awards some $ 150 billion
in contracts each year, depending on the size of its budget.
In his
defense, Harris said Google is committed to working with a number of external organizations — like comScore, Nielsen, and
industry bodies like TAG and JICWEBS — to «make sure we set those standards and they can mark our homework.»
Gahn has more than 20 years leading business development initiatives
in South America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa
in industries including maritime, aviation, mass transit, critical infrastructure security and
defense.
The three
defense companies have also donated more money
in the 2018 election cycle than any other company
in the
industry, according to a new analysis from the Center for Responsible Politics, which draws on the Federal Election Commission's latest political - candidate - contribution report.
Other strong L.A.
industries to build a business
in or around include the textiles and garments
industry, the fashion
industry, the auto
industry (Honda's North American headquarters are located
in the Los Angeles suburb of Torrance), the
defense industry, and the advertising
industry.
Among those targeted on Wednesday were 10 representatives
in China and Russia of the Korea Ryonbong General Corporation, which supports the North's
defense industry and already is under U.S. and U.N. sanctions.
In a half - hearted
defense of the
industry, AI experts like to remind us that «it's still early.»
Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, without limitation: (1) the effect of economic conditions
in the
industries and markets
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate
in the U.S. and globally and any changes therein, including financial market conditions, fluctuations
in commodity prices, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, levels of end market demand
in construction and
in both the commercial and
defense segments of the aerospace
industry, levels of air travel, financial condition of commercial airlines, the impact of weather conditions and natural disasters and the financial condition of our customers and suppliers; (2) challenges
in the development, production, delivery, support, performance and realization of the anticipated benefits of advanced technologies and new products and services; (3) the scope, nature, impact or timing of acquisition and divestiture or restructuring activity, including the pending acquisition of Rockwell Collins, including among other things integration of acquired businesses into United Technologies» existing businesses and realization of synergies and opportunities for growth and innovation; (4) future timing and levels of indebtedness, including indebtedness expected to be incurred by United Technologies
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition, and capital spending and research and development spending, including
in connection with the pending Rockwell Collins acquisition; (5) future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability, including credit market conditions and our capital structure; (6) the timing and scope of future repurchases of United Technologies» common stock, which may be suspended at any time due to various factors, including market conditions and the level of other investing activities and uses of cash, including
in connection with the proposed acquisition of Rockwell; (7) delays and disruption
in delivery of materials and services from suppliers; (8) company and customer - directed cost reduction efforts and restructuring costs and savings and other consequences thereof; (9) new business and investment opportunities; (10) our ability to realize the intended benefits of organizational changes; (11) the anticipated benefits of diversification and balance of operations across product lines, regions and
industries; (12) the outcome of legal proceedings, investigations and other contingencies; (13) pension plan assumptions and future contributions; (14) the impact of the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements and labor disputes; (15) the effect of changes
in political conditions
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate, including the effect of changes
in U.S. trade policies or the U.K.'s pending withdrawal from the EU, on general market conditions, global trade policies and currency exchange rates
in the near term and beyond; (16) the effect of changes
in tax (including U.S. tax reform enacted on December 22, 2017, which is commonly referred to as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017), environmental, regulatory (including among other things import / export) and other laws and regulations
in the U.S. and other countries
in which United Technologies and Rockwell Collins operate; (17) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins to receive the required regulatory approvals (and the risk that such approvals may result
in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the merger) and to satisfy the other conditions to the closing of the pending acquisition on a timely basis or at all; (18) the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of one or both of United Technologies or Rockwell Collins to terminate the merger agreement, including
in circumstances that might require Rockwell Collins to pay a termination fee of $ 695 million to United Technologies or $ 50 million of expense reimbursement; (19) negative effects of the announcement or the completion of the merger on the market price of United Technologies» and / or Rockwell Collins» common stock and / or on their respective financial performance; (20) risks related to Rockwell Collins and United Technologies being restricted
in their operation of their businesses while the merger agreement is
in effect; (21) risks relating to the value of the United Technologies» shares to be issued
in connection with the pending Rockwell acquisition, significant merger costs and / or unknown liabilities; (22) risks associated with third party contracts containing consent and / or other provisions that may be triggered by the Rockwell merger agreement; (23) risks associated with merger - related litigation or appraisal proceedings; and (24) the ability of United Technologies and Rockwell Collins, or the combined company, to retain and hire key personnel.
Although it has diversified by introducing strong
defense, aerospace, and healthcare
industries, the decline
in heavy manufacturing has stymied the local economy.
Vivendi's
defense of its stake
in TIM came a day after Italian
Industry Minister Carlo Calenda had described the French company as being an «awful» investor
in TIM.
While much of the venture capital activity
in the United States is concentrated
in Silicon Valley,
in recent years a sector of the economy with closer ties to Washington, D.C., than San Francisco has been upping its investments
in start - up technology companies — America's
defense industry.
In recent years, it's become all the more important for the U.S.
defense industry to tap into America's commercial tech sector.
Right now, for instance, there are more opportunities
in the commercial sector for self - driving cars — but that doesn't mean advances
in autonomous technology aren't things the U.S.
defense industry also wants a piece of.
Earlier
in his career, he was an executive with Honeywell and Litton
Industries and served
in the U.S. Department of
Defense.
Don't expect the IRS to accept a
defense based only on the so - called valuation rules of thumb, the
industry guidelines that sometimes appear
in textbooks or
industry newsletters.
The survey, conducted by the British
defense company BAE Systems Applied Intelligence, found that U.S. firms
in industries such as banking, technology, law, and mining are now spending up to 15 percent of their entire IT budgets on security.
The administration official said the pivotal role the steel and aluminum
industries play
in defense munitions and economic security will easily justify the 232 citation.
The ACSC said
in a report on Monday that it responded to 734 cyber attacks on «systems of national interest» for the year ended June 30, and the
defense industry was a major target.
Over time, these moves proved prescient, unlocking new revenue streams for Nvidia
in industries such as
defense, energy, finance, health care, manufacturing, and security.
Before revolutionizing the hedge fund
industry with his mathematics - based approach, «Quant King» James Simons worked as a code breaker for the US Department of
Defense during the Vietnam War, but was fired after criticizing the war
in the press.
Answering to Trump's promises of increased military spending, stocks
in the aerospace and
defense industry have popped 39 % based on the SPDR S&P 500 Aerospace and Defense exchange - trade
defense industry have popped 39 % based on the SPDR S&P 500 Aerospace and
Defense exchange - trade
Defense exchange - traded fund.
Troy - based Automation Alley, a business accelerator and association of tech companies, has helped support the growth of businesses
in industries from
defense to infrastructure.
Lightpath Technologies, Inc., a provider of optics, photonics and infrared solutions for the industrial,
defense, telecommunications, testing and measurement, and medical
industries, hit an all - time low at 30 cents
in February of 2009 after a multi-year fall that began with the dot.com bubble
in 2000.
Deals
in the aerospace and
defense industry have slowed this year after the election of President Donald Trump sent asset prices soaring, making many buyers hold off on deals.
«The DOL has created a new private right of action,» said Fleckner, who led Goodwin's successful
defense of an excessive fee claim against John Hancock
in the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals
in 2014, and was a signatory to an amicus brief filed with the Supreme Court on behalf of the Securities
Industry Financial Markets Association
in Tibble v. Edison.
Prior to joining City Capital, David was an Investment Banking Analyst at BB&T Capital Markets
in the Aerospace,
Defense & Government Services Group focusing on providing financial and strategic analysis, valuation,
industry research, due diligence and preparation of comprehensive client marketing materials.
The
defense industry is a major part of the economy
in El Paso, which is home to Fort Bliss.
A regional business alliance for the
defense industry, the Defense Alliance has steadily built a national presence and influence over the past twelve years from its base in the Twin Cities, and now has Membership in 34
defense industry, the
Defense Alliance has steadily built a national presence and influence over the past twelve years from its base in the Twin Cities, and now has Membership in 34
Defense Alliance has steadily built a national presence and influence over the past twelve years from its base
in the Twin Cities, and now has Membership
in 34 states.
During the past two years, Teamvantage has executed a strategic approach to the
defense market that led to significant sales and potential growth with new
defense industry customers; and the company moved to a brand new, custom - designed manufacturing facility
in Forest Lake, Minnesota.
«The Commerce Department was correct
in concluding that surging imports impair our national security by limiting the ability of our domestic steel
industry to supply national
defense and critical infrastructure needs, and the president is taking the appropriate response to this threat,» Wilcox said.