Boeing secured a £879 million, three‑year contract to maintain and support the United Kingdom’s Apache attack and Chinook heavy‑lift helicopter fleets. The deal, announced on April 15 2026, will provide a steady revenue stream for Boeing Defence UK and reinforce its position in the UK defense market.
The contract is administered under the Rotary Wing Enterprise (RWE) program, which consolidates support for both platforms into a single framework. By doing so, Boeing Defence UK will deliver a more integrated and efficient service to the Ministry of Defence, enhancing platform readiness and sustaining over 700 highly skilled jobs within the company and supporting an additional 500 jobs across the UK supply chain, including at StandardAero.
"This contract highlights the UK Government's commitment to maintaining a world‑class rotary wing capability and strengthening the country's defence industrial base. It will help ensure our armed forces remain equipped to meet both current and future operational challenges with confidence and resilience," said Sir Jeremy Quin, President of Boeing UK & Ireland.
"Boeing Defence UK has a proud legacy of delivering sustainment, maintenance, training, and integration services for the UK armed forces. We are honoured to deepen our support for the UK's Apache and Chinook fleets through the Rotary Wing Enterprise programme. By consolidating support contracts, Boeing Defence UK will provide a more integrated and efficient service to the Ministry of Defence, enhancing platform readiness and sustaining over 700 highly skilled jobs," added Thom Breckenridge, Managing Director of Boeing Defence UK.
The deal also reflects the broader health of Boeing’s defense business. In the third quarter of 2025, Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security segment generated $6.9 billion in revenue, up 25% year‑over‑year, and posted an operating margin of 1.7%. The new contract adds a predictable, recurring revenue stream that helps offset the commercial airplane segment’s ongoing production challenges.
"From the workshop to the frontline, this investment delivers for our military, for the British people and the British defence industry. Our workhorse Chinooks and lethal Apaches help keep our Armed Forces safe and operating effectively while on deployment," said Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry, Luke Pollard MP.
The contract underscores the UK’s commitment to its defense industrial base and solidifies Boeing’s role as a key partner in maintaining critical military assets. The three‑year, £879 million agreement is a material milestone that will strengthen Boeing’s defense portfolio and support the UK’s strategic defense capabilities.
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