Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 16258
Military Aircraft
Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Question
James MacCleary
Liberal Democrat — Lewes
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, paragraph 68, what assessment he has made of changes to the vertical lift capability and capacity available to UK Armed Forces.
Answer
Luke PollardThe Ministry of Defence routinely assesses the vertical lift capability and capacity required to meet Defence outputs and future operational requirements. Operational analysis has confirmed an enduring requirement for both Medium and Heavy Vertical Lift c...
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