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Military Aircraft: Helicopters

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 27 April 2026UIN 129030

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has for the provision of simulation and training infrastructure to support the New Medium Helicopter programme.

Answered by Luke Pollard

The New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contract includes the provision of four Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs). These will be housed at RAF Benson, along with associated training infrastructure.

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