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Military Aicraft: Helicopters

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 13 March 2026UIN 117813

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Billion-pound helicopter deal secures 3,300 British jobs, boosts battlefield kit and unlocks up to £15 billion in UK exports, published on 2 March 2026, whether he plans to procure any further new medium-lift helicopters beyond the 23 announced.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The Army does not currently plan to procure any additional medium lift helicopters beyond the 23 already announced.

As with all major capabilities, the size of the medium lift fleet will be kept under review to ensure it remains aligned with Defence planning assumptions and operational need.

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