The future of the Yeovil plant in Somerset is at risk unless it receives a 1 billion pounds ($1.3 billion) contract to replace the country's decommissioned combat helicopters, the Financial Times reported.
The company "cannot subsidize Yeovil forever" as it hasn't received any contracts from the British government for 14 years, Cingolani reportedly said.
If the contract is not awarded, the company "should consider why we keep a plant there for 15 years and don’t get anything," Cingolani added.
He also noted that he had recently spoken with UK Defense Secretary John Healey to "make sure things are coming/moving" and that he expected a decision by the end of the year.