Sponsors

BAE Systems is the premier global defense, security and aerospace company delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. With approximately 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems’ sales exceeded $34.4 billion in 2008.

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. www.ngc.com

Raytheon Company, with 2008 sales of $23.2 billion, is a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With a history of innovation spanning 87 years, Raytheon provides state-of-the-art electronics, mission systems integration and other capabilities in the areas of sensing; effects; and C3I systems, as well as a broad range of mission support services. Raytheon employs 73,000 people worldwide.

Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 158,000 people across the United States and in 70 countries.

The Center for Advanced Defense Studies (CADS) researches, educates, and implements intent-driven approaches worldwide to promote global security. A non-profit, non-governmental organization based in Washington, DC, CADS empowers experts from government, military, academia and the private sector who are committed to solving the security problems of today and examining the defense issues of tomorrow.

EADS North America is the North American operation of EADS, one of the world’s two largest aerospace and defense companies. EADS North America and its parent company contribute $11 billion to the U.S. economy and support 200,000 American jobs. EADS North America offers advanced solutions in commercial, homeland security, aerospace and defense markets.

Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 146,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The corporation reported 2008 sales of $42.7 billion.

The Swedish defense industry, in collaboration with the Defense Research Institute (FOl) and the Defense Materiel Administration (FMV), has for a long time formed a base to develop and manufacture advanced defense systems, many world renowned. Sweden will continue to take an active part in European and Trans-Atlantic defense restructuring and also continue the extremely important collaboration with the United States.