Defense contractor BAE Systems closing 3 factories in Britain, cutting 500 jobs

LONDON — BAE Systems PLC is closing three factories in Britain with the loss of 500 jobs following a drop in its work for the British government, the defense contractor said Thursday.

BAE Systems closing 3 UK factories, cutting 500 jobs

LONDON — Defense contractor BAE Systems says it will close three factories in Britain with the loss of 500 jobs.