联合王国向莱昂纳多授予了23架直升机的1bn英镑合同,确保了3 000个工作,促进了国防和出口。 UK awards £1bn contract to Leonardo for 23 helicopters, securing 3,000 jobs and boosting defence and exports.

英国政府已授予Leonardo一英镑合同, 在Yeovil生产23架AW149中型直升机, The UK government has awarded Leonardo a £1bn contract to produce 23 AW149 medium-lift helicopters in Yeovil, securing over 3,000 jobs and supporting thousands more across the South West. 该协议通过替换退役的美洲狮直升机和通过Proteus未封闭系统提高联合王国的自主航空能力,加强了国防。 The deal strengthens national defence by replacing retired Puma helicopters and advancing the UK’s autonomous air capabilities through the Proteus uncrewed system. 它还促进主权制造业,支持一个由近70个供应商组成的网络,并可以推动15bn英镑的国防出口。 It also boosts sovereign manufacturing, supports a network of nearly 70 suppliers, and could drive £15bn in defence exports. 这项决定是在包括Adam Dance议员在内的地方领导人进行了数月宣传之后作出的,标志着区域工业和劳动力复原力取得重大胜利。 The decision follows months of advocacy by local leaders, including MP Adam Dance, and marks a major victory for regional industry and workforce resilience.