To make this website work, we log user data. By using Shephard's online services, you agree to our Privacy Policy, including cookie policy.

×
Shephard Logo
Search Contact us
News & Analysis ▼
  • All News
  • Air Warfare
  • Land Warfare
  • Naval Warfare
  • Training
  • Defence Notes
  • Digital Battlespace
  • Defence Helicopter
  • Special Operations
  • Uncrewed Vehicles
  • Industry Spotlights
  • Studio Content
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Show News Portals
Market Intelligence ▼
  • All Products
  • Access Shephard News
  • Defence Insight
  • Newsletters
  • Market Insights
  • Technology Reports
  • Industry White Papers
Marketing Solutions ▼
  • All Solutions
  • Advertise with us
  • Studio
  • Case Studies
Existing Users ▼
  • Defence Insight Dashboard
  • My Subscriptions
  • Manage Account
About
Open menu Search
Defence Insight
Not yet a subscriber? Get market intelligence
Log In
Menu
Not yet a subscriber? Get market intelligence
Log In
  • Home>
  • News>
Military aircraft Contract award
UK MoD awards Leonardo with £1 billion New Medium Helicopter contract
10 days ago
Air Warfare
Company news 8 hours ago
Robinson launches new uncrewed aircraft business unit, unveils new UAS cargo platform
Air Warfare
Programme update 13 days ago
NSPA outlines next steps for NATO’s Next-Generation Rotorcraft Capability effort
UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

Programme update

UK’s New Medium Helicopter deal finalisation on horizon, alludes Leonardo CEO

26th February 2026

A potential announcement within days could end speculation around the UK Ministry of Defence’s procurement direction for the NMH programme.

Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

Programme update

Leonardo UK “optimistic” on further Proteus funding, confirms international interest

24th February 2026

The Proteus demonstrator is being pitched as a key platform showcasing the UK’s capabilities to build autonomous systems, with Leonardo in ongoing discussions about the future of the programme with the Royal Navy and UK Ministry of Defence.

Industry Spotlights and In Conversations

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4

SPONSORED

“Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

SPONSORED

Tiltrotor: The Long-Range Maneuver Solution

SPONSORED

‘Never done before’: tiltrotor technology and the future battlespace

SPONSORED

Introducing a Game-Changer to NATO’s New Security Environment

Featured videos

 

News

SOF Week 2023: Program Executive Officer, PEO Rotary Wing interview (video)

Speaking during SOF Week 2023, the head of PEO Rotary Wing for USSOCOM outlines his current priorities.

 

News

SOF Week 2023: Helping small companies do business with USSOCOM (video)

The Small Business Programs initiative had a strong presence throughout SOF Week 2023.

 

SPONSORED

Advanced Avionics (sponsored)

Mark Burnand, Chief Test Pilot at Leonardo Helicopters UK, talks through the advanced avionics on board the latest generation battlefield utility AW149 helicopter.

 

News

The Combat Veteran - 40 Years of the Chinook in the UK

The Chinook has served in every RAF campaign of the past 40 years. But in Afghanistan, it faced greater pressure than ever before.

Subscribe to news feed

RSS
  • Most Viewed
  • Most Shared
  • “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

  • Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force

    Podcast: Critical Care episode 6 - Embedded sustainment with the Royal Netherlands Air Force

  • Podcast: Critical Care episode 5 - Sustaining Europe’s frontline from Heidelberg

    Podcast: Critical Care episode 5 - Sustaining Europe’s frontline from Heidelberg

  • France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

    France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

  • “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

    “Dramatic leaps in processing capability”: how GDMS–UK is evolving mission systems for the modern battlespace

  • France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

    France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared production

  • Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

    Airbus Helicopters is deepening its European reach as NATO orders climb

  • Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability

    Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus-RSAF H225M teaming tests point to future scalability

More Stories

Poland advances weapons upgrade for combat helicopters

News

Poland advances weapons upgrade for combat helicopters

8th November 2013

Poland’s Ministry of Defence is considering the purchase of Ukrainian-built anti-tank and missile defence systems for its fleet of Mil Mi-24 combat helicopters, it has …

US DoD retains civilian airlift contractors in Afghanistan

News

US DoD retains civilian airlift contractors in Afghanistan

7th November 2013

The US has extended three civilian contracts for helicopter air transportation in Afghanistan worth $272.9 million, it has emerged. On 1 November, the US Department …

News

Philippine Air Force selects AW109 Power helicopters

7th November 2013

AgustaWestland will supply eight AW109 Power light twin-engine helicopters to the Philippine Air Force under a contract announced on 6 November. The aircraft will be …

Rockwell Collins to develop DVEPS for US Army

News

Rockwell Collins to develop DVEPS for US Army

5th November 2013

Rockwell Collins will develop the Degraded Visual Environment Pilotage System (DVEPS) for the US Army’s Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) helicopters. The company was awarded …

Bell Helicopter vs the Islamic Republic of Iran

News

Bell Helicopter vs the Islamic Republic of Iran

4th November 2013

A US court of appeal has dismissed efforts by Bell Helicopter to revive a failed lawsuit against Iran, whom it attempted to sue for selling …

News

Brazil orders additional S-70B helicopters

4th November 2013

Sikorsky will supply two S-70B helicopters to Brazil as part of a foreign military sale (FMS) between the US and Brazilian governments. Sikorsky was awarded …

CH-53K helicopter rotor blades undergo testing

News

CH-53K helicopter rotor blades undergo testing

4th November 2013

The first main and tail rotor blades produced by Sikorsky for the US Marine Corps' (USMC’s) CH-53K heavy lift helicopter have undergone initial testing. This …

US confirms Israel to get six V-22s

News

US confirms Israel to get six V-22s

1st November 2013

Israel is set to become the first foreign operator of the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey, with Pentagon officials confirming the sale of six tiltrotors to the …

India moves to cancel AW101 contract

News

India moves to cancel AW101 contract

31st October 2013

AgustaWestland has been issued a second and final ‘showcause’ notice by India to explain why action, including cancellation of the AW101 VVIP helicopter contract, should …

ADEX 2013: KUH programme begins production deliveries

News

ADEX 2013: KUH programme begins production deliveries

31st October 2013

Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) is focusing all its energies on pushing forward with the Korean Utility Helicopter (KUH) programme and has already delivered 19 production …

Longbow to support US Army Apache systems

News

Longbow to support US Army Apache systems

31st October 2013

A number of on board systems on the US Army’s AH-64D and AH-64E Apache helicopters will be supported by Longbow under a $92.8 million contract …

Northrop Grumman awarded Joint STARS retrofit contract

News

Northrop Grumman awarded Joint STARS retrofit contract

31st October 2013

Northrop Grumman will retrofit the E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) aircraft, trainers and laboratories under a $43 million contract from the …

No more articles to load.

News

Connect with us on socials

  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • News

  • Latest news
  • Subscribe
  • Contact us
  • Shephard

  • Our mission
  • Marketing solutions
Shephard Media Shephard Media

Terms and Conditions|Privacy Policy|© 2026 Shephard Press Limited (The), All rights reserved.

News & Analysis▼
  • All News
  • Air Warfare
  • Land Warfare
  • Naval Warfare
  • Training
  • Defence Notes
  • Digital Battlespace
  • Defence Helicopter
  • Special Operations
  • Uncrewed Vehicles
  • Industry Spotlights
  • Studio Content
  • Videos
  • Podcasts
  • Show News Portals
Market Intelligence ▼
  • All Products
  • Access Shephard News
  • Defence Insight
  • Newsletters
  • Market Insights
  • Technology Reports
  • Whitepapers
Marketing Solutions ▼
  • All Solutions
  • Advertise with us
  • Studio
  • Case Studies
Existing Users ▼
  • Defence Insight Dashboard
  • My Subscriptions
  • Manage Account
About
Contact Us
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
Start your 14 day trial

Or login

Stay up to date with our Newsletter

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube