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Holly Williams

BAE Systems shares rocket in defence stock rally after Ukraine aid talks

Weapons and fighter jet manufacturer BAE Systems has seen its shares soar higher as the defence sector received a boost after the Ukraine summit hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over the weekend (Peter Byrne/PA) - (PA Archive)

Weapons and fighter jet manufacturer BAE Systems has seen its shares soar higher as the defence sector received a boost following the Ukraine summit hosted by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer over the weekend.

Shares in BAE hit a record high after jumping by 19% at one stage in Monday morning trading, helping the wider FTSE 100 Index lift to a new all-time high, up 0.5% at 8,856.5.

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