05-23-12, 06:13 AM
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BAE Systems and Saudi Arabia sign £1.9bn Hawk jet deal
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British defence giant BAE has signed a £1.9bn ($3bn) deal to supply Hawk trainer jets to Saudi Arabia.
According to trade union Unite 218 jobs at the East Yorkshire factory where the aircraft is made will now be saved.
News agency Reuters reported that the deal, which is expected to be confirmed later on Wednesday, is for 30 jets.
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Great news...should secure some jobs for awhile at least.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-18173779
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