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BAE Systems knows how to put on a good show. On 13 December, the Red Arrows, flying BAE-manufactured Hawk jets, performed for the crowds in Abu Dhabi – part of a tour by Britain’s aerobatic display team sponsored by BAE and Rolls-Royce. The companies are partners in the Eurofighter Typhoon project; in September, Saudi Arabia agreed to buy 72 Eurofighters in an order worth up to £40bn ($81.8bn; E55.6bn) over several years, including servicing and aircraft upgrades. BAE is a master at closing a deal; allegations about its sales practices will continue to overshadow the company in 2008. Senior