Defense: Why Firms Like Babcock, BAE Systems Are Ready to Step Up Investment

Defense: Why Firms Like Babcock, BAE Systems Are Ready to Step Up Investment
The UK government's decision to lift defense spending to 2.5% of GDP from 2.3% from 2027 is expected to mean an extra £6.4 billion ($8.4 billion) that year, boosting British military equipment manufacturers and suppliers. Babcock is investing billions in refurbishments and BAE Systems said last month it was ready to step up capital ...

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