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October 1, 2023 | International, Naval

UK gives BAE 4 billion pound contract for AUKUS submarine programme | Reuters

Britain has awarded BAE Systems a 4 billion pound ($4.9 billion) contract as part of the AUKUS programme with Australia and the United States to build attack submarines, defence minister Grant Shapps and the company said on Sunday.

https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-announces-4-billion-pound-deal-build-attack-submarines-2023-10-01/

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