Presents information about the integration process of five acquired companies into the Western European defence industry. Discusses: GEC-Marconi, Plessey, Ferranti International, Siemens, Thompson-CSF, Hollandse Signaalapparaten, Daimler-Benz, Telefunken, & DASA. Of special importance are the integration & restructuring of the target company's activities which occur as a result of the buy-out itself. In addition to studying the measures to integrate the acquisition, the report also examines the consequences of the changes, especially with respect to the target company's competencies & technological orientation & breadth.