American defense company built through acquisitions by John Jay Hopkins in the 1950s — which makes nuclear submarines (Electric Boat), Gulfstream business jets, M1 Abrams tanks, and Stryker armored vehicles — making it one of the most diversified major defense contractors.
Demonstrates the defense contractor's strategic position as a trusted supplier of critical national security systems — the relationships and regulatory approvals needed to build nuclear submarines and main battle tanks create moats that new entrants cannot overcome.
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