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£165M Deal Secures Jobs, Boosts Royal Navy Helicopters

4/2/2025

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Leonardo Helicopters has clinched a £165 million contract extension with the UK government, ensuring the upkeep of the Royal Navy's 54 Merlin helicopters. This vital two-year agreement will protect 1,000 jobs, including 200 at the Yeovil facility, bolstering national security and driving economic growth while enhancing the fleet's mission readiness.

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Leonardo Helicopters has clinched a £165 million contract extension with the UK government, ensuring the upkeep of the Royal Navy's 54 Merlin helicopters. This vital two-year agreement will protect 1,000 jobs, including 200 at the Yeovil facility, bolstering national security and driving economic growth while enhancing the fleet's mission readiness.