Laser companies prove to be attractive acquisition targets of prime defense contractors

Last fall's acquisition of laser specialist Aculight Corp. of Bothell, Wash., by defense contracting giant Lockheed Martin Corp. of Bethesda, Md., may be an indication that military prime contractors are getting even more serious about developing or acquiring laser and other electro-optical technology expertise. Read The Mil & Aero Blog online at www.pennwellblogs.com/mae.