Defense Companies exist in a different world than a Consumer company. US Defense companies obtain their Contracts from the Congress who in turn obtain the funds from Taxpayers. They have to put in some effort to convince that what they offer is prudent and necessary for the National Defense.

And the Pentagon is their partner in all this. There is a Symbiotic relationship between them and the Primes that everyone knows gets too cozy at times. So politics and the law compels them to open their books to Watchdogs like the IRS and GAO, they can get called to Congress and are forced to testify because Congress holds the pursestrings. And they care about Public Opinion because it can kill a Budget or a Program i.e. $500 Toilet Seat. They are subject to Freedom of Information Act requests. They always have some entity sniping at them. Look at Elbit and the constant attacks by the BDS people. 

On the other hand see how little effect Congress has on others. Check out the Big Techers when they show up to answer a few questions. They exhibit total disdain. The biggest companies can get away with Slave Labor e.g. Apple and Nike. Can L3 do that? Can Boeing do that? Absurd. The Social Platforms have given the Primes the chance to showcase their achievements to a new audience. So is information more available? Yes it is.You know I love to tweak you YMBers. I have to ask if that's case why is one of the top 5 go-to forums for those interested in this company nearly "Core Business" free?