Written Question·Ministry of Defence·UIN 17167

Puma Helicopters

Tabled: 2 December 2024

Answered: 20 December 2024

Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of retiring Puma helicopters in March 2025 on capability.

Answer

Luke Pollard

The MOD takes a rigorous approach in assessing the risk of any capability transitions. The Department is exploring options to fulfil some short-term capability gaps in Cyprus and Brunei before the H-145 platform enters services from 2026. Key operational ...

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