BAE Systems to cut almost 2,000 jobs - BBC News

BAE Systems is planning to cut almost 2,000 jobs in military, maritime and intelligence services, the firm says.
A total of 750 posts will go at the Warton and Samlesbury plants in Lancashire where parts for the Eurofighter Typhoon are manufactured.
BAE is facing an order gap for the Typhoon so wants to slow production before an expected order from Qatar.
In all, a total of 1,400 roles will go across England in the firm's air and information business,
Outside Lancashire, 400 posts will close in Brough, East Yorkshire, and 245 are being cut across RAF Marham and Leeming.
Meanwhile 340 maritime jobs will be lost in Portsmouth and Solent region and a further 180 posts will go in London, Guildford and other locations.

[ParticleJesus]

That Labour MP just completely ignored the question and came out with her pre-prepared spiel.

[phildobson]

Problem is BAE has over reliance on single revenue source: *war* They need to diversify, duel use technology for Next Generation renewable energy for example

[richardgoode]

A RAF increase in a number of operating squadrons to defend as England to a overseas island.

[ajrwilde]

where are they moving them too then - Poland?

[Animeculture]

It is very sad news, but yet i am optimistic about these progressive goals to a new kind of society when automation will become very common.

[sakethmohan]

India should have rescued BAE like JLR.

[carlosdanger]

This BBC video reminded me of CNN's Wolf Blitzer saying lots of US jobs and revenue will be lost if US doesn't sell weapons to Saudi Arabia.

[naif]

This is what happens when you cut military budget, when national security is under threat.

[Atheist-flat]

Dose that mean no more chem trail spraying

[invisiblehandofadamsmith]

Brexit hasnt started yet. If a person has a bussines he knows I dont go into risky enviroments and why do I have to pay a tariff when i can move factory to france . THE END OF UNITED KINGDOM !, like every empire in the past, roman etc. Usa and UK are/were friends they are not such a good friend like whole EU. Hoping Ukip will win next elections. Bravo Nigel and David

[Nguroa]

Brexit, hows that working out for ya?