A fleet of more than 50 Merlin Mk2 helicopters will be maintained as part of the contract The Merlin Mk2 helicopters are primarily used as submarine hunters but can also carry out search and ...

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a £165m contract extension to bolster Merlin aircraft. Engineers with Leonardo will provide upkeep for the fleet of 54 helicopters, supporting 1,000 jobs ...

The Merlin Mk2 helicopters are primarily used as submarine hunters but can also carry out search and rescue operations, intercept drug runners and support humanitarian relief efforts. As well as ...