Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16262

Merlin Helicopters: Finance

Tabled: 6 July 2026

Answered: 14 July 2026

Question

James MacCleary

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the breakdown and purpose of the £1.6 billion expenditure on Merlin helicopters from FY26/27 to FY29/30.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The £1.6 billion in Merlin helicopters over four years is a combined investment that includes in-service support, readiness and obsolescence treatment through the Out of Service Date Extension to 2040 Programme. It includes Merlin Mk2 Anti-Submarine Warfa...

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