The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a contractor concerned with the development and manufacture of systems of defense
| WordNet: defense contractor |
The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a contractor concerned with the development and manufacture of systems of defense
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| Wikipedia: Defense contractor |
A defense contractor (or defence contractor) is a business organization or individual that provides products or services to a defense department of a government. Products typically include military aircraft, ships, vehicles, weaponry, and electronic systems. Services can include logistics, technical support and training and communications support.
Defense contractors do not generally provide direct support of military operations. Under 1949 Geneva Conventions defense contractors engaged in direct support of military operations may be legitimate targets of military attack. Compare to a private military contractor.
| Top 10 worldwide defense contractors, 2008[1] | |||||
| Rank | Name | Country/location | 2007 rank | Defense revenue (US$ billion) |
% of total revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boeing | 1 | 30.5 | 48.0 | |
| 2 | BAE Systems | 2 | 29.9 | 95.0 | |
| 3 | Lockheed Martin | 3 | 29.4 | 92.0 | |
| 4 | Northrop Grumman | 4 | 24.6 | 77.0 | |
| 5 | General Dynamics | 6 | 21.5 | 79.0 | |
| 6 | Raytheon | 5 | 19.5 | 93.0 | |
| 7 | EADS | 7 | 13.1 | 21.3 | |
| 8 | L-3 Communications | 8 | 11.2 | 81.0 | |
| 9 | Finmeccanica | 9 | 9.9 | 53.6 | |
| 10 | Thales Group | 10 | 9.4 | 56.0 | |
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