What Happened
Labour Union Leader Warns Against Handing Space Industry to Americans
The UK government is under pressure to award a £2.4bn military satellite contract to Airbus, with the Unite union leader warning that choosing US rival Lockheed Martin would be a ‘massive mistake’. The contract, for the Skynet 6 wideband satellite system, is seen as a key test of the government’s pledge to support British industry. The decision may impact up to 600 jobs in the UK, and could have significant implications for the country’s defense capabilities. This development was reported by The Guardian.