Merlin Helicopters: Finance
(asked on 6th July 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the breakdown and purpose of the £1.6 billion expenditure on Merlin helicopters from FY26/27 to FY29/30.
This question was answered on 14th July 2026
The £1.6 billion in Merlin helicopters over four years is a combined investment that includes in-service support, readiness and obsolescence treatment through the Out of Service Date Extension to 2040 Programme. It includes Merlin Mk2 Anti-Submarine Warfare, Merlin Mk4 Medium Lift Helicopter and the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning role fit to Merlin Mk2.