“Competitors envy the targeted and coherent export promotion offered by DESO, and the French in particular have been seeking to emulate DESO.” (Chief Executive of BAE Systems in a letter to the Prime Minister, dated 26 Jul 07, concerning the proposed closure of the Defence Export Services Organisation.)
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“Without ammunition, the USAF would be just another expensive flying
club.” (Source: Mike Gormley)