The AW149 is the ideal solution for the UK's New Medium Helicopter requirement. Leonardo's AW149 multi-role helicopter is our latest-generation battlefield platform, reconfigurable for a wide range of demanding missions in the most severe operational environments.

Advanced platform and system technologies, equipment and weapons; coupled with unparalleled safety and performance, and high levels of survivability and crashworthiness; provides military customers with a highly effective, survivable and cost-effective capability.

An Open Systems Architecture enables the rapid and low cost integration of new equipment to meet changing military requirements. Leonardo has an active AW149 supply chain and is therefore able to deliver 'Military off-the-shelf' aircraft in less than 24 months.

Choosing a British-made helicopter – the Leonardo AW149 – as the UK's next military helicopter, would create a cutting-edge new production line in Yeovil. It would be an investment in UK skills, design and manufacturing, and intellectual property, which would support thousands of jobs, boost exports and contribute significantly to the UK aerospace industry.

AW149 Military Credentials

Military certified in 2014. the AW149 is the ideal solution for the UK's New Medium Helicopter requirement, reconfigurable for a wide range of demanding missions in the most severe operational environments.

Onshore Design and Export Potential

Leonardo is the UK’s only onshore end-to-end manufacturer of helicopters, with our Yeovil site providing helicopters to customers across 26 countries. UK-made AW149s could satisfy an addressable export market for more than 500 medium multi-role helicopters.

UK Investment

Leonardo’s world-class helicopter design and manufacturing facility in Yeovil drives prosperity in the South West region and across the UK, contributing £320m in GDP to the local economy, and £890m to the wider UK economy.

Leonardo tops helicopter manufacturers product support survey for 6th successive year

Our No.1 rated support service helps maximise availability and minimises cost of ownership, and is one of the key reasons the AW149 is the ideal solution for the New Medium Helicopter requirement.

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Adam Clarke, Managing Director, Leonardo Helicopters (UK)

“From the outset of this competition, Leonardo has committed to the establishment of an AW149 production line at our Yeovil site. This investment into the line is our company’s ‘declaration of readiness’ to support the UK MOD in its requirement to have the NMH in-service in 2025. Furthermore, this investment further de-risks our programme and highlights our willingness to support the UK customer now, should Leonardo be successful with its bid.”