
13th June 2025
North East Mayor launches bold new standard for employment in the region
Leonardo is a global high-technology company and a leading player in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors worldwide.
In the UK, Leonardo operates from key locations including Yeovil—known as the Home of British Helicopters—where it develops and maintains helicopters used by the British Army and Royal Navy. In Edinburgh, the company’s centre of excellence pioneers advanced radar and sensor technologies that support those in harm’s way and help safeguard the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure.
At its Newcastle Helix site, Leonardo focuses on the research, development, and prototyping of next-generation sensing, security, and vertical lift technologies, reinforcing its commitment to innovation and national security.