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Unions' disappointment at BAE job cuts
29.10.09
Union leaders today express "bitter disappointment" after hearing that defence giant BAE Systems planned to cut over 500 jobs in its Land Systems division.
National officer Bernie Hamilton said: "We have serious concerns about BAE Systems' and the MoD's strategy for the building of vehicles for the Army. These job cuts will affect Britain's capability to build and maintain military equipment.
"The Government's recently published strategy to use the MoD's Defence Support Group organisation will compound the problems for future vehicle technology in the UK."
