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"Command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance -- or C4ISR -- is the new face of the military," says Gregg Early.

The tech expert and executive editor of Personal Finance explains, "Big projects always grab headlines, but the true growth companies are those rebuilding our military's strategic capabilities."

"The Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS, or 'jitters') is the next-generation voice-and-data radio for use by the US military in field operations after 2010.

"Boeing was the program manager of the first phase and bungled the job.

Government contracts are very important for the security industry, but ultimately most of them – even the largest  – should mostly serve as beta-tests and reference sites for what should be a much larger industrial/commercial and institutional market.  Over the long term, we believe commercial/industrial contracts are steadier and involve greater recurring revenues.  But, of course, during economic slowdowns it might just be a big help to depend on those Government contracts. 

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"Flir Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) provides thermal-imaging and infrared camera equipment for military, law enforcement, and commercial applications," notes Leo Fasciocco.

In his Ticker Tape Digest, which focuses on stocks showing technical breakouts, he explains, "FLIR has convincingly broken out from a five-week base; the move was boosted by the win of a $359 million contract from the Army."

"Flir Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) provides thermal-imaging and infrared camera equipment for military, law enforcement, and commercial applications," notes Leo Fasciocco.

In his Ticker Tape Digest, which focuses on stocks showing technical breakouts, he explains, "FLIR has convincingly broken out from a five-week base, boosted by the win of a $359 million contract from the Army."

"FLIR, with annual revenues of $855 million, has been a sensational winner since 2001. It is a beneficiary of the war on terror and the need for equipment to combat it via military and security needs.