Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17505
Navy: Aircraft Carriers
Tabled: 9 July 2026
Answered: 16 July 2026
Named DayQuestion
Ben Obese-Jecty
Conservative — Huntingdon
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 54, by what year does he plan to introduce an autonomous airborne early warning system for the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers.
Answer
Luke PollardI refer the hon. Member to the response I provided to Question 16254 on 13 July 2026: The Royal Navy's Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control capability, which provides the Airborne Early Warning function from Merlin Mk2 helicopters for the Carrier S...
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