Francois Warns Helicopter Delays Threaten Leonardo UK Future

Francois warns helicopter delays threaten Leonardo UK future

Conservative MP Mark Francois has warned that continued delays to UK defence procurement risk undermining Leonardo’s long-term presence in Britain, as uncertainty over the New Medium Helicopter programme deepens frustration across the defence industrial base. Speaking in the House of Commons, Francois criticised the Government for failing to publish the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan, arguing that the lack of clarity was already having tan…

Leonardo threatens UK exit: 12,000 jobs at risk as ageing military fleet falls behind Europe

SPECIAL REPORT: DEFENCE Britain’s last helicopter manufacturer warns of complete withdrawal from UK operations as the Ministry of Defence delays on £1 billion contract, pushing the defence giant to breaking point. Here we examine the crisis at Leonardo and he particular challenges for defence contractors and recruitment agencies With 3,300 direct jobs at Yeovil facility […]

Leonardo warns it could exit UK helicopter manufacturing without £1bn defence contract – Your Capital Minds

Leonardo has warned the UK government that it may be forced to shut down its helicopter manufacturing operations in Britain if it fails to secure a flagship £1 billion Ministry of Defence contract, a move that would threaten the future of the country’s last remaining helicopter factory. In a letter to defence secretary John Healey, Roberto Cingolani, chief executive of the Italian defence group, said the contract to replace the long-serving Puma…

Leonardo warns it could exit UK helicopter manufacturing without £1bn defence contract

Leonardo has warned the UK government that it may be forced to shut down its helicopter manufacturing operations in Britain if it fails to secure a flagship £1 billion Ministry of Defence contract, a move that would threaten the future of the country’s last remaining helicopter factory. In a letter to defence secretary John Healey, Roberto Cingolani, chief executive of the Italian defence group, said the contract to replace the long-serving Puma…

Uncertain Future for Leonardo's UK Division Amid Contract Delays

The Telegraph reports that Roberto Cingolani, CEO of Leonardo, has warned the UK Defence Secretary that further delays to contracts could threaten the company’s continued operations in the UK. Leonardo, the defence industry giant based in Italy, maintains a significant UK presence with its helicopter production facility at Yeovil, historically operated by Westland, and various […]