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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Monday, 2 December 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 4 December 2024. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 December 2024 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Puma Helicopters

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Pumas in use in Brunei (a) only provide a support to jungle training function and (b) are used for (i) search and rescue and (ii) other operational purposes.

Answer

The primary role of the Puma aircraft in Brunei is to provide search and rescue cover in support of operational training. Defence has taken measures to ensure continued output of operational training in the interim period before Puma's replacement, H145, enters service from 2026. Key Defence tasks will continue to be fulfilled.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17165
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Brunei Training Military operations Puma helicopters
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk