Selling to the Military Is Big Business

A $200 billion market is opening to American companies of all sizes. The U.S. Department of Defense is making radical changes that could provide unprecedented opportunities for your business and for your investments. The four branches of the military — the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines — are looking beyond their traditional weapons contractors and seeking suppliers in such areas as information technology, housing, and health care.

Why is this happening now? The trend is part of the bigger movement toward government outsour.....