Law360, New York (May 3, 2016, 11:29 AM EDT) -- As discussed yesterday, a series of unusual statements issued by the U.S. government in recent months has provided guidance on, and raised questions about, consolidation in the defense industry. In light of a statement by the U.S. Department of Defense and a subsequent joint statement by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, executives in the aerospace and defense industry are asking: What does it all mean for my overall business strategy and possible acquisitions? While the antitrust review of mergers and acquisitions, by its nature, necessarily involves the application of standards to the relevant facts on a case-by-case basis, business executives want more certainty....