71.   He said he had been unable to find another position because Bell blacklisted him in the defense industry.

72.   He is a former undersecretary of the army and early on favored the consolidation that has swept through the defense industry in recent years.

73.   His action stunned the military and sent a shockwave through the defense industry.

74.   His remarks reflected increasing concern in Europe that the defense industry must cut its costs quickly to remain competitive with U.S. companies that are shrinking to become more efficient.

75.   Historically, Yurie has sold its products to the government, primarily the defense industry.

76.   Hughes is considered the last big prize in the rapidly consolidating defense industry.

77.   I believe that a strong defense industry is an important part of our government.

78.   If the company wants to strengthen its position in the defense industry, it must move quickly, analysts agreed.

79.   If Raytheon fails to buy Hughes, it becomes the odd man out in the defense industry and risks losing its cherished independence, investors said.

80.   If Rockwell were to part with its aerospace and defense business, the sale would mark the latest in a long line of consolidations in the defense industry.