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
'Tremendous Victory' Secured for Yeovil's Leonardo After Period of Uncertainty Friday, February 27, 2026 leonardo yeovil helicopters defence government chancellor unite aerospace jobs uk The UK Government is poised to approve a £1 billion contract with helicopter manufacturer Leonardo, assuring the security of thousands of jobs at its UK plant in Yeovil, Somerset. For weeks, Leonardo’s facility—known as the … Read More
Prime Minister Faces Tough Questions Over Leonardo Helicopter Contract at PMQs Wednesday, January 21, 2026 leonardo helicopters defence yeovil pmqs investment manufacturing ukpolitics jobs government During today’s Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs), Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, confronted the Prime Minister in a robust exchange regarding the future of Leonardo’s helicopter manufacturing plant in Yeovil. … Read More
Prime Minister Faces Fiery Clash Over Future of Leonardo Helicopter Factory Wednesday, January 21, 2026 leonardo yeovil defence helicopters pmqs investment manufacturing ukgovernment sireddavey ministryofdefence During Prime Minister’s Questions on January 21, Sir Ed Davey, leader of the Liberal Democrats, challenged the Prime Minister over the future of Leonardo’s helicopter factory in Yeovil. He called for swift government … Read More