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Military Contractor Mergers: The Formation of Modern Defense Giants
Throughout the late 20th century, the defense industry underwent massive consolidation as Cold War spending declined. Major defense contractors merged to survive in a changing market with reduced military budgets. These mergers created the handful of dominant defense conglomerates that supply modern militaries today. Test your knowledge of how today's military-industrial complex took shape through corporate consolidation.
Which two aerospace giants merged in 1997 to form the world's largest defense contractor at that time, following the Pentagon's post-Cold War encouragement of defense industry consolidation?
Poll Type: Trivia | Total Votes: 0
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| {'choice_text': 'Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta', 'is_correct': True} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Boeing and McDonnell Douglas', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'Northrop and Grumman', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |
| {'choice_text': 'General Dynamics and Raytheon', 'is_correct': False} | 0 | 0% |