Leonardo Secures Major Deal for Multirole Rotorcraft Production

The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded Leonardo a £1 billion contract for the production of 23 AW149 multirole rotorcraft, providing clarity over the New Medium Helicopter (NMH) procurement that had been in doubt for months. The new helicopters will operate alongside drones to support defense operations around the globe. The contract is a significant boost to the UK’s military helicopter production and exports, with the potential to generate £15 billion in revenue over the next decade. This development was first reported by Breaking Defense.