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Annual Report PDF - Black Sun Plc

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Directors’ <strong>Report</strong>: Business ReviewKey home markets in detailUnited StatesMarket contextThe US remains the largestsingle defence market with2009 defence spending of$666bn (£426bn). The 2010Quadrennial Defense Review(QDR) identified growth ininvestment allocations andconfirmed strategic priorities.Our positionBAE Systems is a large and high-performing partof the US defence industrial base, ranked the sixthlargest US defence contractor in 2009. The Groupis well positioned to support its US customers witha balance of products, technologies and services.The US business encompasses a diverse rangeof customers and contracts with relatively lowexposure to any single programme.Atlantic Marine acquisitionIn July 2010, BAE Systems acquired AtlanticMarine, a naval services business. The acquisitionhas enhanced BAE Systems’ ability to supportcurrent and future US Navy home-portingstrategies, broadened the customer base, andincreased capabilities in maritime maintenanceand modernisation activities.22 www.baesystems.com

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