14 May 2013

News Story: BAE Systems Australia plans pink slips


EDINBURGH, Australia, May 13 (UPI) -- BAE Systems Australia is shedding 100 jobs and restricting its Land and Integrated Systems business to improve company competitiveness.

The job reductions will take by the end of the year and primarily affect workers in South Australia.

"Our focus is strategic and aimed at improving business efficiency so that we can continue to be highly competitive and 'fit for the future' in what is an increasingly tough market," said David Allott, chief executive officer of BAE Systems Australia.

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