Work Commences on £1m Coastal Defence Project to Safeguard Minehead Seafront Monday, March 16, 2026 minehead coast flooding defence environmentagency rockarmour seafront erosion butlins construction A £1 million coastal defence project is now underway to protect a vital stretch of Minehead’s seafront from ongoing flood risks. For years, Minehead town centre has been vulnerable to coastal flooding, causing damage to … Read More
Royal Navy Deploys Somerset-Based Wildcats to Enhance Drone Defence in Cyprus Wednesday, March 4, 2026 royalnavy wildcat somerset cyprus hmsdragon dronedefence martlet seaviper military defence The Royal Navy is deploying two Wildcat helicopters, based in Somerset, to Cyprus as part of an effort to bolster drone defence amid escalating conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel, and Iran. These … Read More
Royal Navy Deploys Somerset-Based Wildcat Helicopters to Strengthen Drone Defence in Cyprus Wednesday, March 4, 2026 royalnavy somerset wildcat hmsdragon dronedefence cyprus easternmediterranean martlet seaviper defence The Royal Navy is deploying two Wildcat helicopters from RNAS Yeovilton in Somerset to Cyprus to enhance drone defence amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. These helicopters will be aboard the Type-45 Destroyer HMS … Read More
Leonardo CEO Pledges UK as a 'Global Player' Following £1 Billion Defence Deal Tuesday, March 3, 2026 leonardo uk defence helicopters yeovil aerospace military autonomy exports jobs Leonardo’s CEO, Roberto Cingolani, has affirmed the United Kingdom’s continued role as a global leader in defence and aerospace after the company secured a £1 billion contract from the government. This award marks a pivotal … Read More
Government Awards £1 Billion Contract to Leonardo, Securing Thousands of UK Jobs Monday, March 2, 2026 leonardo helicopters defence yeovil investment aw149 proteus jobs ukgovernment innovation The UK Government has awarded a £1 billion contract to helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, a move that secures approximately 3,300 British jobs, many of them in Somerset. The Italian company’s Yeovil facility, which had faced … Read More
Government Approves £1 Billion Contract Boosting Leonardo’s Helicopter Production in Yeovil Monday, March 2, 2026 leonardo helicopters yeovil defence ukjobs proteus military autonomy investment exports The UK Government has confirmed a substantial £1 billion contract with Italian aerospace manufacturer Leonardo, ensuring the future of 3,300 British jobs, many based in Somerset. This commitment removes uncertainty for … Read More