BLUF
The UK has awarded a £989 million contract (>AUD$1.8 million) to Leonardo for 23 medium-lift helicopters, integrating training, support, and modular design, enhancing operational flexibility, sustainment capability, and domestic industrial contribution despite limited procurement competition..Learning Outcomes
- Explain the scope of the New Medium Helicopter programme, including procurement, training systems, and in-service support.
- Assess the operational advantages of modular 'fitted for but not with' helicopter design for multi-role deployment.
- Understand procurement dynamics, including evaluation criteria, industrial contribution, and implications of single-bid competition.
