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flag UK-Sweden-Thailand deal secures 150 UK aerospace jobs with £177M contract for Gripen jets to Thailand.

flag A new UK-Sweden-Thailand agreement has secured 150 aerospace jobs at Leonardo’s Edinburgh facility by winning a £177 million contract to supply four Saab Gripen fighter jets to Thailand over five years, with potential for eight more. flag Around 40% of the aircraft’s components, including radar systems, are produced in the UK, potentially generating up to £530 million in supply chain value. flag The deal, backed by the UK government and international collaboration, strengthens defence capabilities, supports skilled employment, and boosts Scotland’s industrial base.

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