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Raytheon Company (RTN) Dividend Stock Analysis
Linked here is a detailed quantitative analysis of Raytheon Company . Below are some highlights from the above linked analysis: Company Description: Raytheon Company, the world's sixth largest military contractor, specializes in making high-tech missiles, advanced radar systems and sensors, defense electronics and missile-defense systems. Comment?
NATO and Russia intensify cooperation in Afghanistan, hold meeting in good spirits
While NATO is preparing to end its military operation in Afghanistan , the cooperation between NATO and Russia is improving the security situation in Afghanistan, the fight against terrorism and narcotics, and anti-piracy activities, affirmed Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet . Comment?
U.S. budget cuts to trim 2013 bookings by $400 million-$600 million: Raytheon
U.S. bookings by $400 million to $600 million this year, as expected, but no new surprises have emerged, the company's chief financial officer said on Thursday. Comment?
Raytheon boosts earnings forecast after strong quarter
Raytheon, the maker of Patriot missiles and a wide array of other military equipment, said it now expected earnings of $5.26 to $5.41 per share from continuing operations for the year, up from $5.16 to $5.31. It also raised its forecast for full-year cash flow to $2.1 billion to $2.3 billion, up from $2.0 billion to $2.2 billion. Comment?
UPDATE 3-Raytheon boosts earnings forecast after strong quarter
Raytheon Co raised its profit forecast for 2013 on Thursday after a stronger-than-expected jump in first-quarter earnings, the only major arms company to do so despite fresh U.S. defense budget cuts. Comment?
German rocket innovator celebrates 100th birthday
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It was the mid-1940s, post WWII, when the original German rocket team arrived on U.S. soil to strengthen our missile defense program and eventually start America's space program. Comment?
Ahead of negotiations between their countries' heads of state, former Rep. James W. Symington, D-Mo., and Sergei N. Khrushchev, son of the late Soviet leader, provided some context on the Cold War and the relationship between the United States and Russia. Comment?
U.S. to deploy Patriot missile batteries on Jordan-Syria border
An unnamed Jordan source said the U.S. military agreed on Friday to the country's request to put Patriot missile batteries along the border with Syria . Comment?
Pentagon, NATO allies witness missile defense test in skies over Central New York
This was the first publicly released photo of a prototype of the MEADS missile defense system surveillance radar. Comment?
Command sergeant major, family pack memories as Fort Bliss role ends
Ross, a 45-year-old native of Battle Creek, Mich., served as the command sergeant major for the 32nd Army Air and Missile Defense Command at Fort Bliss from July 2011 until he relinquished the post on April 3. He and his family have moved to Huntsville, Ala., where he will take over as the command sergeant major for the U.S. Army Space and Missile ... (more) Comment?
Chechen Terrorism: What You Need to Know
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Chechen terrorism may be less familiar to most Americans than that carried out by fighters from the Middle East or Afghanistan and Pakistan, but Chechen separatists have fought a long and bloody war against Russia in the region's long war of independence from Moscow. Comment?
The 2008 changes to Japan 's basic law governing space should provide the evidence needed that Japan 's patience with a lunatic North Korea is wearing thin. Comment?
Last month the 30th anniversary of President Ronald Reagan's missile defense idea, the Strategic Defense Initiative , often then called "Star Wars," passed by fairly quietly. Comment?
If you recall a few years ago, the military buildup had three components: the Marines relocation; the aircraft carrier berth; and the Army's missile defense system. Comment?
U.S., S. Korea reaffirm strong alliance
The United States and South Korea on Thursday reaffirmed their strong alliance hours after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea listed conditions for resuming talks with the two countries. Comment?
Pittard: Advance party from Fort Bliss in Jordan
Fort Bliss' new mission to Jordan has been in the works for about six months, the post's commanding general said Thursday. Comment?
Sergeant major, family pack memories as Fort Bliss role ends
Command Sgt. Maj. Jim Ross and wife Ashley Engles-Ross are moving with their children from Fort Bliss to Huntsville, Alabama. Comment?
Ar Archives: 2001 Trove of Cia Documents Told of Soviet Weakness
... 1980s. Another newly declassified CIA report deals with U.S. President Ronald Reagan's proposed Strategic Defense Initiative - a far more elaborate precursor to the National Missile Defense program being promotedby current President George W. Bush. ... Comment?
Russia to Get New ICBM Later this Year
The first modernized intercontinental ballistic missile , Yars-M, will enter service with Russia 's Strategic Missile Forces later this year, RVSN Commander Col. Comment?
US, ROK reaffirm strong alliance
The United States and the Republic of Korea on Thursday reaffirmed their strong alliance hours after the Democratic People's Republic of Korea listed conditions for resuming talks with the two countries. Comment?