LONDON, — June 20, 2026 : The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), through its National Armaments Director (NAD) Group, has awarded Leonardo (UK) Ltd a contract valued at up to £70 million to provide critical consumable spare parts for the UK Armed Forces’ fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft fleet.
The agreement, known as the Aircraft Consumables Commodities (ACC) contract, begins with an initial value of £27 million over three years and includes options for four additional one-year extensions. If all options are exercised, the total value of the contract will reach £70 million over seven years.
The contract covers the procurement, management, and supply of approximately 11,000 NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs), which include a wide range of consumable items required for aircraft maintenance and operational readiness. These components range from small hardware items such as blind rivets, washers, and cable ties to specialized consumables including face masks.
The ACC contract supports several key UK military aircraft platforms, including the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet, Apache and Chinook helicopters, and A400M Atlas and C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft. Many of these platforms are currently supporting operational commitments, including deployments in the Middle East and NATO-related missions.
A major feature of the new agreement is the introduction of a depot-level management system designed to improve efficiency across the military aviation supply chain. Under the arrangement, Leonardo will manage inventory through a hybrid approach that combines proactive stock control for frequently used components with a demand-based procurement process for less frequently required items.
The company will be responsible for spare parts forecasting, inventory modelling, procurement planning, stock management, maintenance support, and obsolescence management. The integrated approach is intended to improve component availability, reduce supply chain complexity, and enhance support for operational aircraft fleets.
The programme is expected to sustain approximately 75 skilled jobs across the United Kingdom, with most work taking place in Edinburgh, Coningsby, and Bristol. The contract supports both the operational requirements of the UK Armed Forces and the wider defence industrial base.
The agreement was signed by John Farrow, Director Logistic Support & Commodities (LSC), and Wayne Smith MBA BEng, Leonardo Electronics UK Sales Director.
By securing long-term access to essential consumable spares and consolidating supply chain management under a single contractor, the ACC contract aims to maintain the airworthiness, availability, and mission readiness of the UK's military aircraft fleet while supporting ongoing defence operations and future force requirements.
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