Yeovil plant set to build 23 AW149s under New Medium Helicopter programme

Country already operates four Spartans as it also evaluates new fighter jets

Deliveries to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces are scheduled to begin in 2029

Funding commitment advances trilateral project with Britain and Japan as rival FCAS faces delays

Agreement with Leonardo covers aircraft supply and local support following 2025 selection

Government shifts funding to air defence, infrastructure and force development while opting to modernise C-27J fleet

£650 million package covers 40 aircraft and supports long-term Typhoon upgrades into the 2040s

EU Clean Aviation JU supports milestone at Cascina Costa facility under Clean Sky 2 initiative

Procurement aims to restore lost training and operational capacity following Saab 105 retirement

Three major aerospace groups sign MoU for new company targeting European space autonomy