Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 45059

Merlin Helicopters: Early Warning Systems

Tabled: 8 April 2025

Answered: 28 April 2025

Question

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on the Crowsnest Programme.

Answer

Maria Eagle

The Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2 Airborne Surveillance and Control helicopter, as delivered by the CROWSNEST programme, achieved Full Operating Capability as of 29 March 2025. It is currently preparing to embark on the upcoming Carrier Strike Group 2025 deploy...

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