Harris Buying Exelis To Form Major Midtier Contractor

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If it closes as expected, the $4.75 billion acquisition of Exelis by Harris could instantly create one of the largest aerospace, aviation and defense providers in the West outside of the “primes.” Ultimately, the Feb. 6 deal may also come to be revered as a masterstroke in business deal-making, due...
Michael Bruno

Based in Washington, Michael Bruno is Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for Business. He oversees coverage of aviation, aerospace and defense businesses, supply chains and related issues.

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