Written questions

Chinook Helicopters: Procurement

Lords · Question HL1664 · Tabled 6 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 17 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Baroness Goldie

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the publication of the Defence Investment Plan, (1) how many new Chinooks they will purchase, and (2) when they will purchase them.

Answer

Answered by Lord Coaker, 17 Jul 2026

The Defence Investment Plan provides for the recapitalisation of the Chinook fleet through the Chinook Capability Sustainment Programme (CSP). Defence is currently progressing the next phase of this work, known as Chinook CSP Tranche 2, which will replace...