Serving the defense industry presents small business owners with numerous benefits. But unlike large contractors, small businesses live in the shadows, usually playing a support role to high-level programs. Winning a role in one of these coveted programs can mean a great deal to the bottom line. They often represent long-term revenue, as many Defense Department programs can last in excess of 40 years. For example, the U2 spy plane, Aegis Combat System and the Patriot surface-to-air missile all have been in service more than 30 years, and current plans are to keep them viable for another three decades.
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