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Major Somerset employer sold to US firm for over £345m

Mr Dance (left) has welcomed the news that Yeovil College has been named as has been named as a Defence Technical Excellence College Mr Dance (left) has welcomed the news that Yeovil College has been named as has been named as a Defence Technical Excellence College
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Yeovil College awarded exclusive technical status for defence

Leonardo has secured a new £1 billion contract, protecting over 3000 local jobs Leonardo has secured a new £1 billion contract, protecting over 3000 local jobs
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More than 3000 jobs secured as £1 billion contract announced for Leonardo

Yeovil MP Adam Dance at the Westminster Hall debate on February 11, 2026 Yeovil MP Adam Dance at the Westminster Hall debate on February 11, 2026
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Yeovil MP urges government to end uncertainty over Leonardo helicopter contract

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Adam Dance column: Why Leonardo is a crucial part of Yeovil's economy

Mr Dance has warned that further delays to the NMH programme could threaten the future of the defence industry in Yeovil Mr Dance has warned that further delays to the NMH programme could threaten the future of the defence industry in Yeovil
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Yeovil MP pushes for clarity on delayed helicopter contract

Clive Higgins, chair and CEO of Leonardo in the UK said: Clive Higgins, chair and CEO of Leonardo in the UK said:
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RUSI report highlights importance of defence sector to Yeovil

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Letter: Tax the super-rich, not the super-poor, to fund defence spending

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