And the UK would fine them in excess of any profit generated, and there is the potential for senior MS executives to go to prison, and even possible extradition.
There is absolutely no prospect of Microsoft deciding to try and do that. Nil. None.
There is absolutely no prospect of Microsoft deciding to try and do that. Nil. None.
Putting aside that there’s technology from UK companies in the F-35 (Rolls contributed to the lift fan in the B model, Martin-Baker ejection seats etc), the US needs AUKUS (as a bulwark to China) and the UK’s contribution to NATO (cf AUKUS and add Russia to the mix) more than the UK does, especially in a post-Brexit world where the UK’s influence is significantly diminished.
The EU are also still looking at the deal, with the potential of imposing licensing requirements [1].
1: https://www.reuters.com/markets/deals/eu-unlikely-demand-ass...