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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 September 2025. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


HMS Trent: Helicopters

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the outcome was of the recent trial by HMS Trent of the Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System.

Answer

The recent trials of the Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS) onboard HMS Trent was a success. Three days of rigorous testing through day and night landings by a Wildcat Helicopter has shown the technology to be effective. As a result, we plan to fit HMS Spey, another Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessel, with HVALS as she enters scheduled refit.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74143
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Helicopters HMS Trent
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk