The UK government is expected to award Leonardo a £1 billion contract to produce 23 medium-lift military helicopters, safeguarding thousands of jobs at its Yeovil facility. The agreement secures the future of Britain’s last military helicopter manufacturing plant, which employs around 3,000 people. The decision follows the withdrawal of competing bids from Airbus and Lockheed Martin. The contract reflects broader NATO commitments to increase defense spending amid heightened security concerns.
