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"Much Needed Clarity": BAE Systems Boss Welcomes Government's £15bn Boost to Defence Warchest

The plan includes £15 billion in extra funding and is expected to create nearly 60,000 defence jobs, officials said.

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BAE Systems directly employs around 13,700 people in Lancashire across its major aerospace sites in Warton and Samlesbury.

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"Much needed clarity": BAE Systems boss welcomes Government's £15bn boost to defence warchest

BAE Systems directly employs around 13,700 people in Lancashire across its major aerospace sites in Warton and Samlesbury.

·Blackpool, United Kingdom
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"Much needed clarity": BAE Systems boss reacts to £15bn defence boost

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·Lancaster, United Kingdom
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Government's £15bn defence boost will bring jobs to Bolton

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Defence Secretary has ‘assurance’ Andy Burnham will invest in armed forces

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
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