How Defense Contractors Operate In Britain

Photo: Cameron: BAE letter warned of the consequences if he axed two aircraft carriers

BAE 'Held A Gun' To Prime Minister's Head Over Aircraft Carrier That Will Never Carry An Aircraft -- Daily Mail

Britain's leading defence company ‘held a gun’ to David Cameron’s head to force him into buying a white elephant aircraft carrier,according to a damning letter released tonight.

BAE Systems threatened to close three shipyards, axe 5,000 jobs and warned that the UK would never build another major warship if the government axed plans for two new carriers.

A bombshell letter published yesterday revealed how the company held the government to ransom during the recent defence review.

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My Comment: The fact that this letter was leaked tells me that the people in Number 10 Downing Street must be really `pissed`.

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