Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16266

Chinook Helicopters: Finance

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, whether the £1.7 billion allotted for Chinook Helicopters includes funding the planned future purchases of newer Chinooks or for maintaining the current fleet.

Answer

Luke Pollard

On current plans, the £1.7 billion allocated to Chinook helicopters within Years 1–4 of the Defence Investment Plan includes funding for the current Chinook Programme of Record, covering the in-service fleet, together with the previously approved procurem...

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