Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16257

Chinook Helicopters: Procurement

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, paragraph 68, what are his plans for future purchases of newer Chinooks.

Answer

Luke Pollard

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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