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Written question asked by Dan Jarvis (Labour) on Monday, 11 July 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 July 2022 (named day). It was answered by James Heappey (Conservative) on Thursday, 14 July 2022 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Armed Forces: Parachuting

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Hercules fleet leaving service on the parachuting capabilities of HM armed forces.

Answer

The A400M Capability Programme has successfully accelerated the estimated delivery dates for all parachuting activity. The Atlas can already air-drop a range of supplies and equipment and is planned to have a high altitude parachuting capability before the C-130J Hercules goes out of service, with a low-level parachuting capability shortly thereafter.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33782
Session
2022-23
Related items
Armed Forces: Parachuting
Wednesday, 20 July 2022
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Armed forces Hercules aircraft Parachuting
Link
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