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Delays in £1B Helicopter Contract Threaten 10,000 Jobs

12/21/2025

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Leonardo's chief executive Roberto Cingolani warned that delays to a £1 billion military helicopter contract could trigger UK investment cuts, risking more than 10,000 jobs at the Yeovil site in Somerset.
The contract has been pending for over a year and is essential for Leonardo's UK strategy, according to Cingolani.
UK ministers have faced criticism for not awarding contracts despite promises to boost defence spending amid rising threats from Russia.

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Leonardo's chief executive Roberto Cingolani warned that delays to a £1 billion military helicopter contract could trigger UK investment cuts, risking more than 10,000 jobs at the Yeovil site in Somerset.
The contract has been pending for over a year and is essential for Leonardo's UK strategy, according to Cingolani.
UK ministers have faced criticism for not awarding contracts despite promises to boost defence spending amid rising threats from Russia.