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