Rapid Fire 2010-12-27: Japanese Defense Spending

Rapid Fire 2010-12-27: Japanese Defense Spending

* Research and Markets: Japan’s defense spending is expected to increase at 3.22% per year, reaching $62.3 billion in 2015. * Portland, OR-based Vigor Industrial to pay $130 million [PDF] for Seattle, WA-based Todd Shipyards, a military and civilian shipbuilder....