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Lockheed Acquiring Aculight

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BETHESDA, Md., July 28, 2008 -- Defense contractor Lockheed Martin Corp. announced today it will acquire privately held laser maker Aculight Corp. for an undisclosed amount. Bothell, Wash.-based Aculight, which was founded in 1993 and has 90 employees, makes laser systems for defense, aerospace and medical applications. It will become a new business unit of Lockheed Martin and will report to its Maritime Systems & Sensors business in Akron, Ohio. "This transaction is consistent with Lockheed Martin's focus on acquiring companies with strategic capabilities that strengthen our core offerings and create potential...Read full article

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