UK signs £550M contract with MBDA for SPEAR3 missiles

Britain signed a £550 million contract with European weapons-maker MBDA to manufacture SPEAR3 surface-attack missiles for use on F-35B fighter jets. The contract supports over 700 jobs in the UK.

“Britain said making the new missiles, known as SPEAR3, would enhance the UK's future combat air capability and support more than 700 jobs in the country.”brecorder.com

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• brecorder.comBritain signs 550mn stg weapons contract for F-35 jets - Business & Finance - Business RecorderReutersJan 6, 2021

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