Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 40429

Merlin Helicopters

Tabled: 24 March 2025

Answered: 27 March 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what approvals process is required for the Merlin Out of Service Date Extension Programme; and what the timescale is for that process.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The Royal Navy’s Merlin helicopter Out-of-Service Date Extension Programme, to retain the capability in service from 2029-30 until 2040, is currently underway through standard Ministry of Defence processes. The Outline Business Case was approved in Octobe...

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