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Birmingham Post
Birmingham Post
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Andrew Arthur

Leonardo lands major helicopter deal with Canadian government

Defence giant Leonardo has secured a £610m helicopter upgrade contract with the Canadian government.

The firm, which has a base in Yeovil, Somerset for its UK- based helicopter business, will upgrade 13 in-service Cormorant search and rescue helicopters for Canada’s Department of National Defence. It will also support the addition of three further aircraft to the fleet.

Leonardo said it would enhance the Cormorant’s systems and technologies as part of its work to extend the life expectancy of the fleet to beyond 2042.

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