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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the out of service date for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the out of service date for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.
The Royal Navy's Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control capability, which provides the Airborne Early Warning function from Merlin Mk2 helicopters for the Carrier Strike Group, has an Out of Service Date of 31 December 2029.
The Defence Investment Plan has announced that the future carrier based airborne early warning system will be introduced between 2030-2035 and that this system will be autonomous. All potential solutions to meet this requirement for the QEC aircraft carriers are now being considered as part of development of the Hybrid Carrier Air Wing.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is his planned in-service date for a replacement for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is his planned in-service date for a replacement for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.
The Royal Navy's Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control capability, which provides the Airborne Early Warning function from Merlin Mk2 helicopters for the Carrier Strike Group, has an Out of Service Date of 31 December 2029.
The Defence Investment Plan has announced that the future carrier based airborne early warning system will be introduced between 2030-2035 and that this system will be autonomous. All potential solutions to meet this requirement for the QEC aircraft carriers are now being considered as part of development of the Hybrid Carrier Air Wing.
What did the UK's Strategic Defence Review 2025 recommend for the Royal Air Force?
What did the UK's Strategic Defence Review 2025 recommend for the Royal Air Force?
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in procuring a replacement for CROWSNEST.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in procuring a replacement for CROWSNEST.
The Royal Navy is investigating successor systems for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system, including the potential use of Uncrewed Air Systems.
This approach is consistent with the development of Hybrid Air Wing as set out in the Strategic Defence Review and it is subject to the Defence Investment Plan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to enhance the detection capability of RAF Fylingdales within the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to enhance the detection capability of RAF Fylingdales within the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System.
I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
To ask His Majesty's Government when the UK's carrier battle groups will have fully functioning carrier-based Airborne Early Warning.
To ask His Majesty's Government when the UK's carrier battle groups will have fully functioning carrier-based Airborne Early Warning.
The Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control system provides carrier-based airborne early warning. It achieved Full Operating Capability in March 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with NATO allies on the potential procurement of Saab’s GlobalEye as a replacement for the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System fleet.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with NATO allies on the potential procurement of Saab’s GlobalEye as a replacement for the E-3 Airborne Warning and Control System fleet.
Procurement decisions by any other NATO nation are fully a matter for that nation and NATO. The MOD will continue with its procurement of Wedgetail to meet national and NATO requirements for Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) which will be interoperable with allies. Wedgetail has superior speed, range, persistence and crew capacity over alternative platforms. Furthermore, the Wedgetail has a more powerful radar with increased detection capability providing far earlier threat detection against more challenging targets at range.
A Westminster Hall debate on the RAF E-7 Wedgetail programme is scheduled for Wednesday 16 July 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by John Cooper MP.
A Westminster Hall debate on the RAF E-7 Wedgetail programme is scheduled for Wednesday 16 July 2025, from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. The debate will be led by John Cooper MP.
What air defence capabilities does the UK have to protect the UK homeland and what did the recent Strategic Defence Review say?
What air defence capabilities does the UK have to protect the UK homeland and what did the recent Strategic Defence Review say?
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the feasibility of the (a) Royal Navy and (b) Royal Air Force, using uncrewed remotely piloted aircraft systems to provide airborne early warning.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the feasibility of the (a) Royal Navy and (b) Royal Air Force, using uncrewed remotely piloted aircraft systems to provide airborne early warning.
The Ministry of Defence is actively assessing the potential of uncrewed remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) to support airborne early warning (AEW) roles across the air environment.
These assessments are part of broader efforts to modernise UK defence capabilities through the integration of autonomous systems. While current RPAS platforms are predominantly used for land and maritime surveillance tasks, future developments may enable their use in AEW missions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on the Crowsnest Programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on the Crowsnest Programme.
The Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2 Airborne Surveillance and Control helicopter, as delivered by the CROWSNEST programme, achieved Full Operating Capability as of 29 March 2025. It is currently preparing to embark on the upcoming Carrier Strike Group 2025 deployment (Op HIGHMAST).
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for when the Crowsnest airbone early warning system will achieve Full Operating Capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for when the Crowsnest airbone early warning system will achieve Full Operating Capability.
The Royal Navy’s Merlin Mk2 Airborne Surveillance and Control helicopter, as delivered by the CROWSNEST programme, has been in service since March 2021. The Programme is in the final stages of delivery for Full Operating Capability - expected by 28 March 2025, which is within its approved date.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned out of service date for the Royal Navy's Crowsnest AEW helicopter system is.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned out of service date for the Royal Navy's Crowsnest AEW helicopter system is.
The CROWSNEST programme delivers the Royal Navy's Merlin Mark2 helicopter Airborne Surveillance and Control capability, which includes Airborne Early Warning. There has been no change to the current out of service date, and the planned retirement date remains 31 December 2029, as the capability was not extended in the 2021 Integrated Review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.
As of 31 December 2023, the CROWSNEST Programme has spent £425.662 million. This is within the original approved whole life budget for the programme of £459 million.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full operating capability and out of service date for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full operating capability and out of service date for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system.
The Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system achieved initial operating capability in July 2023 and is on track to achieve full operating capability next year in time to support a Carrier Strike Deployment in 2025.
Under current plans CROWSNEST will retire on 31 December 2029. The capability was not extended in the Integrated Review 2021.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on external consultants for the Crowsnest programme.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on external consultants for the Crowsnest programme.
It is taking time to collate the required information to answer the right hon. Member's Questions. I will write to him and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many UK F35B and Crowsnest aircraft HMS Queen Elizabeth is carrying on her current deployment.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many UK F35B and Crowsnest aircraft HMS Queen Elizabeth is carrying on her current deployment.
We do not disclose information on, or comment on, current Royal Navy operations as to do so could prejudice the capability, effectiveness, or security of the Armed Forces. However, I can confirm that the scale of UK carrier deployments is tailored to the task, threat, location and is kept under constant review.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many UK F35B and Crowsnest aircraft HMS Prince of Wales is carrying on her current deployment.
To ask His Majesty's Government how many UK F35B and Crowsnest aircraft HMS Prince of Wales is carrying on her current deployment.
We do not disclose information on, or comment on, current Royal Navy operations as to do so could prejudice the capability, effectiveness, or security of the Armed Forces. However, I can confirm that the scale of UK carrier deployments is tailored to the task, threat, location and is kept under constant review.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the projected whole life costs of the Crowsnest system (a) were originally and (b) are as of 12 September 2023.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the projected whole life costs of the Crowsnest system (a) were originally and (b) are as of 12 September 2023.
I will write to the right hon. Member with the detail requested once it has been collated, and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.