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Chinook Helicopters: Procurement

Asked by James MacClearyLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 2 September 2026UIN 19239

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many aircraft will comprise the Chinook Forward Fleet in 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

The Ministry of Defence does not routinely publish future forward fleet numbers, as doing so could reveal information that would prejudice operational security and the effectiveness of the Armed Forces.

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