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August 1996, Vol. 119, No. 8

Employment in high-tech defense industries in a post cold war era

Ron L. Hetrick
Economist, Division of Monthly Industry Employment Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics


Defense high-technology manufacturing industries attempt to redefine their markets, and join partnerships, as employment and technological innovation suffer from decreasing defense budgets. This article explores recent employment trends in high-tech defense industries and implications that current efforts might have for jobs in the future.

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