Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 18697
Military Aircraft: Helicopters
Tabled: 14 July 2026
Answered: 20 July 2026
Question
Stuart Anderson
Conservative — South Shropshire
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the timelines of the New Medium Helicopter being built in Yeovil.
Answer
Luke PollardThe first New Medium Helicopter delivery to the UK Armed Forces is expected to take place in 2030. This is part of the contract awarded to Leonardo Helicopters UK on 23 March 2026 to deliver 23 AW149 helicopters and four training simulators.