Seeking to boost international sales to compensate for slower U.S. spending, defense contractors are particularly focusing on the Middle East, expanding their staff and building new facilities in the region. Contracting giant Booz Allen Hamilton, for instance, early last year announced it added five partners to the area to expand its presence. The new partners bring expertise in the oil and gas, utilities, financial services and health care markets, among others, the company said. "If you look at the dynamics...