BAE In Arms Deal To…No, Don’t Tell Me… August 19, 2008
Posted by bensix in BAE And The Defence Industry.trackback
Last month I wrote a post regarding the decision of the House of the Lords to uphold the cancellation of an inquiry into the arms deals between Saudi Arabia and BAE Systems. Now, the Sunday Times is claiming that BAE are to supply 48-70 Eurofighters to the Saudi armed forces, in a deal worth around £20 billion.
“Senior defence-industry sources said last week the negotiations, which have been under way for some months, have been given added impetus by a controversial House of Lords decision last month.”
BAE has granted some very welcome clarification by describing the report as “speculative” and stating “Saudi Arabia is a customer with which we have a long and valued relationship and, like all valued customers, we will continue to support its requirements as and when they arise“.
Yes, feel free to wave back, children.
It creates jobs….nough said…it could also kill people…it could also keep people off the dole, which way do you want it?
I wanted an investigation into the original deals, Chunters. I detail why here: http://backtowardsthelocus.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/on-saudi-arabia-and-their-ugly-and-obviously-unwelcome-threat/
Ben
> like all valued customers
so basically they dont care who they sell to or what they will do with their killing machines so long as the cheque doesnt bounce