Leonardo Helicopters wins £1bn MoD contract for 23 NMH helicopters

Leonardo Helicopters secured a £1 billion contract from the UK Ministry of Defence to build 23 new medium helicopters (NMH) at its Yeovil, Somerset site. The deal protects over 3,000 jobs and supports the supply chain.

“It's fantastic news for Yeovil, and fantastic news for the employees and the supply chain.”bbc.com

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• bbc.comYeovil's 'happiness and relief' over Leonardo helicopter dealKelly WithersMar 2, 2026

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