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Economics & Industry

British Aerospace Acquires GE Defence Subsidiary

January 19th, 1999 26 years ago

British Aerospace agreed to acquire the defence subsidiary of the General Electric Company, forming a new entity named BAE Systems. The deal was significant for both companies as it consolidated British Aerospace's position in the global defence market. The merger represented a key moment in the European aerospace and defence landscape, aiming to improve competitiveness and innovation.

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