The Most Advanced Arm-Producing Companies in the World

Finmeccanica: Italy: Finmenccanica that operates in aeronautics, helicopters, space, electronics and defense system is a one of the major industrial groups in Italy. As of 2013 the company made $21,292 million out of arms sales. It is partially owned by Italian Government that holds 30 percent of company’s shares. The company is credited for making some of the greatest weapons of all time. Ever since 1948 the company has been actively involved in weapon making.

United Technologies (UTC): USA: United Technologies provides a broad range of high technology products and services for fast growing aerospace and building industries. The company’s total sales in 2013 was $62, 626 million. UTC is one among the world’s most innovative companies. UTC is also a large military contractor, producing missile systems and military helicopters, most notably the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.

European Aeronautic Defense and Space (EADS): Trans European:  With total sales in 2013 was $78, 693 million, the EADS is one of the few companies with sales worth so high. EADS developed and marketed civil and military aircraft, as well as communications systems, missiles, space rockets, satellites, and related systems. In 2012, the EADS generated revenues of €70.41 billion and employed 143,358 personnel.

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