Solid earnings belie anxious undercurrent.

Focuses on the financial status of some of the major United States aerospace/defense companies, as of October 28, 1996. Most companies experiencing solid third-quarter earnings; A series of major contracts to be awarded, beginning in early November 1996; The contracts including the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), the Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle, Space-Based Infrared (SBIR) system and AIM-9X air-to-air missile; Financials of some companies.