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Reuters has big wins on U.S. defense industry stories 09.16.2009 Reuters recorded a series of beats and exclusives and produced insightful analysis on market-moving defense industry news. Among the wins: Ahead on Sept. 16 with news that Northrop Grumman’s CEO Ron Sugar was retiring and the first interview with incoming CEO Wes Bush. Hours ahead on Sept. 16 with news that the US Navy was shifting its plans for buying new lighter warships, an approach likely to favor Lockheed Martin over rival General Dynamics. A sharp analysis on Sept. 17 about how President Barack Obama’s plan for hedging against Iran’s missiles is good news for Lockheed Martin and Raytheon and bad news for Boeing. Reuters Firsts will need at least flash player 9 to give you the full experience. The latest Flash player can be downloaded here	firsts across any industry Commodities & Energy Energy, metals, agricultural and environmental markets FX & Money Markets Macroeconomics, monetary policy, FX and money markets Politics & Risk Politics and political risk Equity & Derivatives Companies, sectors, M&A and the financial industry Fixed Income Sovereign and corporate debt, credit, and ratings firsts by region Americas View stories from this region Europe / Middle East / Africa View stories from this region Asia View stories from this region Emerging Markets View stories from this region

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Reuters has big wins on U.S. defense industry stories

09.16.2009

Reuters recorded a series of beats and exclusives and produced insightful analysis on market-moving defense industry news. Among the wins: Ahead on Sept. 16 with news that Northrop Grumman’s CEO Ron Sugar was retiring and the first interview with incoming CEO Wes Bush. Hours ahead on Sept. 16 with news that the US Navy was shifting its plans for buying new lighter warships, an approach likely to favor Lockheed Martin over rival General Dynamics. A sharp analysis on Sept. 17 about how President Barack Obama’s plan for hedging against Iran’s missiles is good news for Lockheed Martin and Raytheon and bad news for Boeing.

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