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December 9, 2022 | International, Aerospace

UK industry to play key role in new Global Combat Air Programme

The joint announcement highlights the close government, military and industrial links between the nations and reinforces the UK’s international commitment to future combat air

https://www.epicos.com/article/749291/uk-industry-play-key-role-new-global-combat-air-programme

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