BAE Sees ‘Phenomenal Pace' on Next Fighter Jet as Rival Sputters
The British defense company this week unveiled the design of a demonstrator aircraft, and said that it has already begun manufacturing the main structure, wings and tail for that jet at its site in Lancashire.
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