Unlike past pricing changes, executives from both carriers didn't hold their plans close to the vest but instead gave the public and each other a window into strategic discussions.
However, for those companies with strong development teams, intellectual property, solid geographic footprints and growing consumer bases, the window is open for both financial investors and strategic acquirers.
Political relations and perceived strategic interests matter far more than military purchases, which seem largely to be window dressing and profit opportunities for political insiders.