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Trump pledges military boost

In news which could have a knock-on effect for the likes of BAE Systems (BA.), US president Donald Trump has announced he wants to increase military spending by anywhere upwards of $54bn. However any benefit may be limited given Trump’s ‘America First’ rhetoric. This is likely to see US operators get priority on any large contracts. (TS)