Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17183
Cyprus: Puma Helicopters
Tabled: 2 December 2024
Answered: 10 December 2024
Question
James Cartlidge
Conservative — South Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Pumas in use in Cyprus (a) only provide a firefighting function and (b) are used for (i) search and rescue and (ii) other operational purposes.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Puma helicopters based in the Sovereign Base Areas (SBA) on Cyprus are used for a range of activities, including aerial firefighting across the island.