Defence giant BAE Systems has hailed record results for 2025 while staff at its Lancashire sites continue striking over pay.
One of Britain's biggest unions, Unite, has called the weapons maker's £2.6bn annual profit "obscene" and warned strikes would continue until a better pay offer is made.
BAE, Europe's biggest defence contractor, unveiled a sharp rise in sales and record order backlog on Wednesday as governments around the world boost their defence budgets.
The weapons maker said it has made a fair offer to staff, who currently receive "market-leading pay and rewards", and it is engaging with unions.
BAE on Wednesday hailed record results for 2025, which saw sales rise by a tenth to a record £30.7bn.
