Aerospace and Defense Industry Announced New Offerings and New Contracts - Research Report on Boeing, ATK, FLIR, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and Exelis

NEW YORK, October 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA), Alliant Techsystems Inc. (NYSE: ATK), FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR), Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (NYSE: HII), and Exelis, Inc. (NYSE: XLS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Boeing Co. Research Report

On October 8, 2013, Boeing Co. (Boeing) announced that it has delivered the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) fifth CH-147F Chinook helicopter, one month ahead of schedule and only three months after the arrival of the first in June 2013. According to the Company, the CH-147F Chinook is an advanced, multi-mission helicopter that features a modernized airframe with a long-range fuel system allowing it to fly twice as far as standard range models. The Company stated that it is scheduled to deliver two more CH-147Fs this year and another eight by June 2014 to provide Canada with its full complement of 15 rotorcrafts. Boeing said that it is also providing in-service support to the CH-147F fleet for the next 20 years under a Performance-Based Logistics contract, with Canadian industry playing a key role. The Full Research Report on Boeing Co. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/f586_BA]

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Alliant Techsystems Inc. Research Report

On October 3, 2013, Alliant Techsystems Inc. (ATK) announced that the Company will exhibit a variety of advanced capabilities and programs during the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) 2013 Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., to be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center from October 21, 2013 to October 23, 2013. ATK stated that it will also feature its Eagle Industries and BLACKHAWK! brand tactical gear and apparel, special mission aircraft upgrades, facility management expertise, and its portfolio of advanced fuzes, warheads and tactical propulsion systems. The Full Research Report on Alliant Techsystems Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/29c5_ATK]

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FLIR Systems, Inc. Research Report

On October 1, 2013, FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) announced the release of seven new FLIR® E-Series™ thermal imaging cameras and a set of new premium FLIR-branded Test and Measurement products. FLIR stated that the new E4, E5, E6, and E8 thermal cameras are compact, rugged, and user-friendly handheld thermal imagers developed for pinpointing electrical and mechanical overheating, moisture ingress, missing insulation, air leaks, and a host of other temperature related problems. According to the Company, the new E-Series cameras are priced starting at $995. FLIR also introduced its second generation E40, E50, and E60 thermal imaging cameras with advanced features including wifi connectivity, touch-screen interface, and Bluetooth MeterLink® connectivity. Additionally, the Company reported the release of its new line of FLIR-branded test and measurement equipment. The Full Research Report on FLIR Systems, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/335f_FLIR]

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Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. Research Report

On October 8, 2013, Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. (Huntington Ingalls Industries) reported that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has started fabrication on the U.S. Coast Guard's sixth National Security Cutter (NSC), Munro (WMSL 755). Ingalls' NSC Program Manager, Jim French said, "Our shipbuilders have a great jump start on the construction of this ship as we have already cut and processed more than 400 tons of steel for NSC 6. We are seeing improved efficiencies across the board in National Security Cutter construction as this program matures and we leverage lessons learned from one ship to the next. The benefits of serial production demonstrated in this program are a win-win for our Coast Guard customer and the shipbuilder."  The Full Research Report on Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/0efd_HII]

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Exelis, Inc. Research Report

On October 7, 2013, Exelis, Inc. (Exelis) announced that the Company has received a five-year, $121.8 million contract for end-to-end systems engineering support for Navy command, control, communications, computers and intelligence systems. According to the Company, the cost-plus-fixed-fee task order under the Navy's SeaPort-enhanced indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, multiple award contract, called the Fleet Systems Engineering Team (FSET), could run through September 2018. President of the Mission Systems division of Exelis, Ken Hunzeker said, "We have a long and successful history of providing critical network and communications support to our customers around the world. This selection is a critical part of our work with the naval services and positions us to be able to provide this service to the Navy and Marine Corps globally." The Full Research Report on Exelis, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/5a5d_XLS]

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