Privatizing combat, the new world order

By Laura Peterson

In 1998, the U.S. had a military presence in a remote African war that drew little attention from the media

Excerpts from this story referencing "L-3 Communications":

"… st armored transport provider, boosting its 2001 earnings to $292 million. L-3 Communications, which has nearly $2 billion in annual revenue, was formed in April 1997 w …"

"… were spun off after Loral Corporation and Lockheed Martin merged in 1996. L-3 Communications bought Military Professional Resources Incorporated (MPRI), which consults …"

"… rces to work the licensing process. For example, MPRI now has the power of L-3 Communications' substantial legal department behind it. And sometimes, one department of …"

The big business of small business

By Elizabeth Brown

Top defense contracting companies reap the benefits meant for small businesses

Excerpts from this story referencing "L-3 Communications":

"… rted that the Defense Department exceeded that goal by 2.4 percent in 2003.L-3 Communications, which the Center found received $5.15 billion in contracts during 1998-20 …"

"… come from the management and technical services company EER Systems, which L-3 Communications acquired in 2001 to become part of its Government Services division.Other …"