Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 182508

Merlin Helicopters: Early Warning Systems

Tabled: 25 April 2023

Answered: 4 May 2023

Question

Mr Mark Francois

Conservative — Rayleigh and Wickford

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the expenditure to date on the Crowsnest AEW helicopter programme is.

Answer

James Cartlidge

As at 31 March 2023, the Crowsnest programme has accrued £414 million. This is within the original approved whole life budget for the programme of £459 million.