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BAE Systems Halts Eurofighter Assembly, Jobs at Risk

7/8/2025

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BAE Systems has paused the final assembly of the Eurofighter Typhoon at its Warton facility, leaving workers in uncertainty as existing orders dwindle. The Unite union is calling on the UK government to secure new contracts for updated Typhoons, emphasizing that inaction could jeopardize jobs and vital aerospace skills.

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BAE Systems has paused the final assembly of the Eurofighter Typhoon at its Warton facility, leaving workers in uncertainty as existing orders dwindle. The Unite union is calling on the UK government to secure new contracts for updated Typhoons, emphasizing that inaction could jeopardize jobs and vital aerospace skills.