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Wildcat Helicopters

Asked by Gideon AmosLiberal DemocratMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 24603

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has for Army Air Corps Wildcat AH1 airframes following their withdrawal from service from 2027, including whether any will be retained as a source of certified spares for the Royal Navy Wildcat HMA2 fleet.

Answered by Ministry of Defence

Further to the Defence Investment Plan announcement of 30 June 2026, Defence continues to examine options associated with the planned withdrawal of the Wildcat AH1 fleet from service from 2027. Work is being undertaken to understand potential opportunities, and it would be inappropriate to comment further while this work remains ongoing.

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