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Rescue Services: Helicopters

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 15 October 2025UIN 79621

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress she has made on delivering the 2nd generation UK search and rescue aviation programme.

Answered by Keir Mather

The Second Generation UK Search and Rescue Aviation Programme is now 12 months into its Transition phase. It remains on track for the full capability to be delivered by 01 January 2027.

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