BAE and EADS try to woo politicians

The bosses of BAE Systems and EADS have set out their case for the proposed merger of their firms in a joint letter to UK, French and German newspapers.

The bosses of BAE Systems and EADS have set out their case for the proposed merger of their firms in a joint letter to UK, French and German newspapers.

The two defence firms are proposing a $45bn - £28bn - deal, but this has proved controversial due to concerns over national security and job losses.

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