Reportedly approached 21st century fox to buy all or parts of the company lets get to Julia Boorstin with the very latest. A developing story, julia, what do you know . Reporter the latest is that comcast is in talks not to buy all of fox but certain assets, the entertainment assets it would not include the broadcast network. Likely a similar assortment of assets that disney was interested in, plus sky in the uk and star in india those two International Assets are particularly important comcast, although its cable assets are here in the u. S. , Nbc Universal is obviously more global but this would really allow comcast to position itself more as an international company. We have confirmed with a source that talks are still happening between fox and disney and it would be with a structure similar to what disney was pursuing now we see fox shares up 5. 5 on the news, comcast shares over 1 certainly a lot of movement in this media space right now, melissa. Weve had earnings reports since t
Thats some familiar faces in the audience and even as i look across all ways. Were out this weekend at the Reagan National defense forum, and for those of you in the audience who might not have been there or had the chance to see the live version on television, which if you were watching it issue suggest you find a life because it was a beautiful saturday. You should not have been inside watching television. But it was very interesting, and timely topics. I want to thank you all for asking me to come and address this ensearly mean it august group. I saw the honorable bob work on the way and he was smiling. Great to see all of you. Its Interesting Times that were living in, as the chinese Fortune Cookie says, but id like to kind of address with this group who i know in looking here you have been enduring endorsers of National Security and forceful advocates for a strong Navy Marine Corps team, and i would dont address my thoughts on how were going to take this institution going forward.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. I welcome all our attendees. We have several members. Several uniformed members which is always good to see. Several people from the foreign court, distinguished guests. I would like to acknowledge first hour sponsors. From Lockheed Martin we are by retired navy captain robbie harris. Textron systems is represented here. We have a stellar program. We have refreshments next door. Take advantage of that. Our speakers will allow for questions today. Attentiveybody to be to the idea that we use the microphones. That we useant those so people can hear your questions, and also for the people beaming in can hear your questions which is important. I thank you for that. I ask that you get to your question because we have a lot of folks here today. It is my honor to introduced our first speaker, our keynote speake
Next, a forum on global security, this Panel Focused on a recent reviews by the navy. We heard testimony from the vice chief of Naval Operations. Its two hours. Im going to ask everyone to come back in and take your seats. Weve had two excellent keynote briefs this morning. Both our speakers spoke to the comprehensive review the u. S. Navy issued the comprehensive review of the issues at sea, that occurred within the last year. One cruiser that grounded another that was involved in a collision with a chinese ship. And two destroyers that collides with large merchant ships that resulted in a loss of life that comprehensive review was conducted over the past well, it took about 60 days and was reported out about 30 days ago, and presented and we thought wed invite a few folks in here today to talk about the extent of it the adequacy of it, and perhaps the meaning of it we have three experienced warfare officers, three individuals who have stayed close to the profession, either through th