Scotland's defence industry could survive independence despite predictions that leaving the UK would end the industry, according to experts.
MPs on the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee heard the international nature of defence contracts meant there were few "national contracts" any more.
Only between 50% to 80% of current Scottish defence contracts are dependent on UK backing, they were told. Parts of the Typhoon aircraft built in Scotland are sold to Saudi Arabia.
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