UK's last military helicopter factory faces closure without government contracts

Britain's last military helicopter factory faces closure by March due to a lack of government contracts, jeopardizing sovereign production amid rising global tensions. Leonardo, the factory's operator, has threatened to withdraw from the UK unless a significant contract is secured, citing a decade without new MoD orders. The potential closure threatens over 3,000 jobs and broader economic impact, while NATO warns of a real risk of war in Europe.