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http://www.theguardian.com/business/201 ... gthers-uae

Apart from the effect it might have on BAE staff, my first thought is 'good' :oops:

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http://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/dec/19/bae-systems-fails-contract-typhoon-figthers-uae

Apart from the effect it might have on BAE staff, my first thought is 'good' :oops:

I wonder if it's a protest cancellation similar to the Brazilian one with Boeing? We, as a country, often get lumped in with the USA and their questionable foreign policy, official or otherwise.

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Partly I suspect so. Although there are rumours they're waiting to see what the F-35 actually ends up like before signing any contract.


It's slightly embarrassing for David Cameron, who personally lobbied the Saudi royal family in favour of the bid.
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It's slightly embarrassing for David Cameron, who personally lobbied the Saudi royal family in favour of the bid.

That must be very embarrassing for him. He was in the wrong country.
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jonbwfc wrote:
Partly I suspect so. Although there are rumours they're waiting to see what the F-35 actually ends up like before signing any contract.


It's slightly embarrassing for David Cameron, who personally lobbied the Saudi royal family in favour of the bid.
I didnt know the saudis were buying for the uae now?

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pcernie wrote:
http://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/dec/19/bae-systems-fails-contract-typhoon-figthers-uae

Apart from the effect it might have on BAE staff, my first thought is 'good' :oops:

I wonder if it's a protest cancellation similar to the Brazilian one with Boeing? We, as a country, often get lumped in with the USA and their questionable foreign policy, official or otherwise.

It might be, but I doubt that is a big factor. They are big US allies so might be waiting for a deal from the US.

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