Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 23415

Helicopters: Military Aircraft

Tabled: 24 April 2024

Answered: 2 May 2024

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the proportion of work on the new CH-47ER helicopters that will take place in the UK.

Answer

James Cartlidge

The UK value for the Foreign Military Sale of tranche 1 of the Chinook Capability Sustainment Programme, which includes support until 2029, is estimated at 8%, with approximately £151 million to be invested in UK industry.