Merlin Helicopters: Safety
(asked on 4th June 2026) - View Source
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to review safety checks carried out on Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 and Mk4 helicopters.
This question was answered on 11th June 2026
A full investigation is being conducted into the cause of the crash involving a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter on 3 June 2026. All military flying operates under robust Military Aviation Authority regulations, with Royal Navy aircraft subject to rigorous and continuous safety assurance and maintenance regimes, which are kept under continual review.