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Institute SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) again published a list of dozens of leading defense companies.




10th place: United Technoligies

In addition, United Technoligies is co-owner of the manufacturer of helicopters «Sikorsky». The firm delivers electronics and technology for military purposes.


Income from the sale of military technology in 2009 amounted to 11, $ 1 billion.


9th place: L-3 Kommunications

L-3 Kommunications supplies its products to the security services for surveillance and reconnaissance. The company also supplies the means of communication and navigation systems. For example, it manufactures machine parts for the F-35 Lighting II (Joint Strike Fighter). The company's revenue of 13 billion US dollars.


8th place: Finmeccanica

Italian concern Finmeccanica on arms sales gained 13, 3 billion dollars.


The company produces aircraft, helicopters, armored vehicles, missiles, satellites, units for space flight, as well as communications equipment.


7th place: EADS

In 2009, EADS has sold arms to 15, 9 billion US dollars.


European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company in addition to civil aircraft Airbus also produces and machines for military purposes, and is the second largest European defense concern.
6th place: Raytheon

Raytheon manufacturer of missiles and missile defense systems. Such as «Patriot» and missile «Sidewinder».


6th place: Raytheon

Raytheon also manufactures on-board radio-locating station for the US Air Force. The company earned 23 billion dollars.


5th place: General Dynamics

General Dynamics in 2009 earned more than $ 25 billion.


5th place: General Dynamics

The company produces artillery, armored vehicles, ships and electronics.


4th place: Northrop Grumman

Concern was formed in 1994 through the merger of corporations Grumman Aerospace and Northrop. In 2009, the group earned $ 27 billion.


The best-known products are Northrop Grumman stealth bomber B-2 Spirit, F-14, unmanned reconnaissance RQ-4A Global Hawk class aircraft carriers and «Nimitz».
3rd place: Boeing

32 billion US dollars earned by selling arms that aviakontserna in 2009.


All over the world are working on the Boeing 157 000 people. In addition the company manufactures military aircraft missiles, helicopters, as well as working in the space industry.


2nd place: BAE Systems

The British defense group BAE Systems with incomes 33, $ 25 billion is the number 2 in the ranking of defense companies. For the Company works 98,000 people.


In addition to the scope of defense BAE Systems is working in the field of aviation and space. The company produces warships, aircraft, as well as weapons.


1st place: Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin - the world's largest group for the production of weapons. In 2009, he earned a 33, 4 billion euros.


Lockheed Martin produces military aircraft, for example: F-16 Fighting Falkon. And as missiles.