1.   Britain leads the world in defence electronics.

2.   Its activities were largely focused on telecommunications, the heavy electrical sector and on defence electronics and avionics.

3.   Manufacturers of equipment for telecommunications, defence electronics and household appliances have merged or entered joint ventures to ensure their continued competitiveness.

4.   The MoD is keen to preserve Ferranti as an independent force in defence electronics.

5.   The Thomson group is a leading world group in the fields of defence electronics, semi-conductors and multimedia products.

6.   Thomson-CSF specializes in defence electronics.