how about a new build of Westland WG30, using the engine & transmission from the Lynx Wildcat?
Minimal design cost with that idea
Hmm, nice theory but seeing how the Wildcat is costing us £25+ million each and that is using most of the parts from the current fleet. To go back down the flawed route of re-engineering a WG30 would be a costly endeavour to say the least!
I hear that if Puma LEP survives contact, the AAC may have some shiny new(ish) toys ;-)