Investing in war

By M. Asif Ismail

The Carlyle Group profits from government and conflict

Excerpts from this story referencing "United Defense":

"… n. The Carlyle unit that brought in the largest share—$5.8 billion—was United Defense Inc., which manufactures combat vehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile l …"

"… ehicles, artillery, naval guns, missile launchers and precision munitions. United Defense also owns the country's largest non-nuclear ship repair, modernization, ov …"

"… air Inc. Its most famous product may well be the Bradley fighting vehicle. United Defense brought in more than 60 percent of Carlyle's defense business.Carlyle took …"

"… brought in more than 60 percent of Carlyle's defense business.Carlyle took United Defense public in 2001; by April 2004 it had sold all its shares in the company.Le …"