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BAE SYSTEMS Welcomes MOD Approval For Type 45 Destroyer And Astute Build Strategies

14 Mar 2003

BAE Systems has been informed that the Company's decision to move the Type 45 Destroyer programme to the shipyards on the Clyde has been approved by the Ministry of Defence. The Clyde yards will now assemble and launch all six ships with the Barrow yard focusing on the Submarines business and delivery of the Astute class into service.

About BAE SYSTEMS:

BAE Systems is a systems company, innovating for a safer world. BAE Systems employs nearly 100,000 people including Joint Ventures, and has annual sales of around 12 billion. The company offers a global capability in air, sea, land and space with a world-class prime contracting ability supported by a range of key skills. BAE Systems designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics, guided weapon systems and a range of other defence products. BAE Systems is dedicated to making the intelligent connections needed to deliver innovative solutions.