Members of the work force at BAE Systems at Scotstoun on the Clyde,
listen to the announcement of a contract to build a new aircraft
carrier, January 30, 2003. Britain said on Thursday it has chosen BAE
Systems Plc, Europe's biggest arms manufacturer, as prime contractor to
build two aircraft carriers but said France's Thales would produce the
design. REUTERS/Jeff J Mitchell

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