Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN HL1664

Chinook Helicopters: Procurement

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 17 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the publication of the Defence Investment Plan, (1) how many new Chinooks they will purchase, and (2) when they will purchase them.

Answer

The Defence Investment Plan provides for the recapitalisation of the Chinook fleet through the Chinook Capability Sustainment Programme (CSP). Defence is currently progressing the next phase of this work, known as Chinook CSP Tranche 2, which will replace...

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