Raytheon is the prime contractor for the PAC-2 Patriot system--much improved since its dismal accuracy in the Gulf war of 1991--and supplies an estimated 50% to 65% of the newer PAC-3 system.

FORBES: Ready, Aim, Fire

The unemployment rate of disabled veterans from the Gulf War era was 5.4 percent, essentially the same as the rate for nondisabled veterans (5.2 percent).

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Military service benefits civilian life

Nevertheless, during the Gulf war in 1991 the American air force found that its 2, 000lb (about a tonne) bunker-busters were incapable of piercing some Iraqi bunkers.

ECONOMIST: Bunker-busting