Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 182510
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 his plans are for the future of the Crowsnest AEW helicopter programme.
Answer
James CartlidgeUnder current plans, CROWSNEST will achieve Initial Operating Capability by autumn 2023 and remain in service until December 2029.