News Leonardo stands ready to support the UK Government with its intention to procure a New Medium Helicopter

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Leonardo's AW149 multi-role utility helicopter is our latest-generation battlefield platform, reconfigurable for a wide range of demanding missions in the most severe operational environments. The AW149 is the ideal helicopter to replace the UK's ageing Puma fleet. 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 and prior to the current Puma 2025 out-of-service date.

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's recovery following Covid-19.

AW149: Multi-mission performance​

The AW149 medium lift twin-engine multi-role helicopter is designed to ensure excellent performance, lower lifecycle costs and all-weather capability, making it the perfect choice for the new Royal Air Force Medium Helicopter requirement.​

AW149: New Medium Helicopter​

This animated tour of the AW149 medium lift helicopter showcases the aircraft's multi-role capability, including possible configurations for Troop Transport, Cargo Pallet Resupply, CASEVAC/MEDEVAC, Search & Rescue, SF/Combat SAR, Command & Control, and Close Air Support.

(Note: images and configuration are for reference only and may not reflect final build standard.)​

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Leonardo is the UK’s largest manufacturer of the sensors and electronic systems which sit under the skin of the world’s most advanced aircraft, effectively acting as their brains, senses and nervous systems. Protecting pilots, alerting air crews to threats and providing unrivalled situational awareness, our world-class engineering and technology informs decision-making and helps ensure that those in harm’s way come home safely.​

“Leonardo stands ready to support the UK Government with its intention to procure a New Medium Helicopter and develop future technologies, including uncrewed systems. As we continue to invest in these future battlespace capabilities it is fantastic to see the vitality of the next generation of engineering innovators and inventors as they begin their careers on our award winning apprenticeship and graduate schemes.”

Nick Whitney, Managing Director of Leonardo Helicopters (UK)

AW149 Medium Multi-role Helicopter

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

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