EADS, which is a consortium of aerospace and defence manufacturers from France, Germany and Spain, was upbeat about its business despite the wing problems, citing strength in Airbus and its space and Eurocopter helicopter units.

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Armed police, a helicopter and dog units assisted in pursuit of the robber.

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Dorset Police said armed police, a helicopter and dog units assisted and a man in his mid 20s was arrested at an address on Commercial Road.

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The court heard a police helicopter, further firearms units and specially-trained negotiators were deployed as Allwright paced around with his gun, pointing it at officers who surrounded his home.

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The hostage rescue team is organized into tactical units made up of assaulters and snipers who are supported by helicopter and intelligence and communication teams, among others.

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Management decided to take a measured approach, selling off smaller defense units such as the Norden electronics business (bought by Westinghouse in 1994) while retaining the engine and helicopter businesses.

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