Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 January 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Thursday, 8 January 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Chinook Helicopters
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence accounts 2024-25, what the retirement of Project Chinook and constructive losses of £129,469,000 relate to.
- Answer
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The figure of £129,469,000 recorded as constructive losses in the Ministry of Defence accounts for 2024-25 relates to the early retirement of 14 of the oldest Chinook aircraft and associated equipment announced in November 2024. This ageing equipment is being removed from service to optimise the sustainment of the remaining Chinook fleet. The associated financial adjustment ensures that the Department's accounts accurately reflect the revised date of retirement for these assets.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 101531
- Session
- 2024-26
- Related items
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Report and Accounts of Ministry of Defence
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
House of Commons papers
House of Commons
- Subjects
- Expenditure Procurement Chinook helicopters
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