BRITISH Aerospace announced a major deal which looked set to help secure Lancashire's defence industry.
The company chose the prestigious Paris Air Show to unveil a joint venture with Swedish manufacturer Saab which was worth up to £440million. BAe was set to provide technical support and help promote Saab's Gripen fighter plane.
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