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The UK Army's plan to acquire US-made Black Hawk helicopters could threaten thousands of jobs at the Yeovil helicopter factory, following delays in a £1bn Ministry of Defence contract for new military aircraft. Concerns have been raised about job security, with the potential loss of 3,000 positions at Leonardo's facility, as the MoD has yet to confirm the contract amid a £28bn funding shortfall. The situation raises questions about the future of UK military capabilities and the regional supply chain.