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...