BAE waits on Typhoon renegotiation, sales slump

BAE Systems, Britain's biggest defence contractor, is suffering from reduced military spending in both the US and UK, while a crucial fighter jet deal with Saudi Arabia has been hit by delays.

BAE Systems, Britain's biggest defence contractor, is suffering from reduced military spending in both the US and UK, while a crucial fighter jet deal with Saudi Arabia has been hit by delays.

Sales in the first six months of 2012 were £8,334m, 11% lower than 2011 on a like-for-like basis, while underlying earnings before interest, tax and amortisation were £939m, 3% down on 2011 but better than analyst expectations of around £920m

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