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Written question asked by Mark Francois (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 29 November 2024. It was answered by Maria Eagle (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Puma Helicopters

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the early retirement of Puma Helicopters on capability gaps.

Answer

The Ministry of Defence takes a rigorous approach in assessing the risk of any capability gaps. The Department is exploring options to fulfil some short-term capability gaps in Cyprus and Brunei before the H-145 platform enters services from 2026. Defence's Strategic Objectives will continue to be fulfilled.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16457
Session
2024-26
Related items
Military Aircraft: Helicopters
Monday, 16 December 2024
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Puma helicopters
Link
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