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Leonardo signals AW149 likely chosen for UK New Medium Helicopter requirement

Leonardo chief executive Roberto Cingolani has given the clearest indication yet that the company's AW149 platform has been selected by the UK to fulfil its New Medium Helicopter (NMH) requirement. The comment signals a likely significant defence procurement award for Leonardo's rotorcraft business.

Discovered 2026-02-25T09:35:07.960094-08:00 | 2026-02-25T09:35:07.960094-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • A UK NMH award would underpin Leonardo's UK industrial base and help mitigate risks flagged by the company over delayed defence contract awards ([source:48af196b-9fd7-496f-b769-7d96f391c6f5]).
  • The selection would materially strengthen Leonardo's rotorcraft orderbook and fleet presence after a strong 2025 helicopter market performance for the group ([source:326bd97e-8363-487d-91d9-0e1771d2a564]).
  • It connects to Leonardo's broader rotary-wing strategy and recent demonstrators and programme activity, with implications for sustainment, production and export opportunities ([source:c2d66eba-ee74-4956-8047-adc6c6e260ed]).

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2026-02-25T09:35:07.960094-08:00
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