Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 40430

Merlin Helicopters

Tabled: 24 March 2025

Answered: 27 March 2025

Named Day

Question

Mr Mark Francois

Conservative — Rayleigh and Wickford

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to approve the Merlin Out of Service Date Extension Programme.

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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