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BAE Systems Faces £120 Million Lawsuit as Fresh Arms Sales Put Defence Giant in Spotlight
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BAE Systems Faces £120 Million Lawsuit as Fresh Arms Sales Put Defence Giant in Spotlight

BAE Systems faces a £120 million legal claim in the UK High Court from Kenya’s EnComm Aviation over the withdrawal of support for Advanced Turbo-Prop aircraft used in African aid flights. EnComm alleges the move forced cancellation of humanitarian contracts and left its aircraft fleet nearly worthless. The case comes as BAE is named in new U.S.-backed arms sales to Qatar, Israel, and the UAE. BAE declined to comment on the ongoing litigation.
May 2, 2026

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