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world The Guardian World 2026-05-01

BAE Systems Sued Over Scrapped Aid Aircraft Support

BAE Systems, a major British weapons manufacturer, is facing a £120 million lawsuit for allegedly cutting support for aircraft crucial to humanitarian aid operations. Kenya-based EnComm Aviation claims this action led to cancelled contracts and reduced vital supplies to famine-threatened regions like South Sudan, Somalia, and the DRC. The lawsuit highlights concerns over the impact on global aid delivery.

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