The company's sales grew 39% and profits grew 74% in the first half of the year. Tank maker expects €300mn hit this year from cancelled programme but revenues have still grown as defence spending booms Key points and original sources are listed below.

• The company's sales grew 39% and profits grew 74% in the first half of the year.S1

• Tank maker expects €300mn hit this year from cancelled programme but revenues have still grown as defence spending boomsS2