Navy: Aircraft Carriers
2026-07-08 · Ministry of Defence · 17505 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 54, by what year does he plan to introduce an autonomous airborne early warning system for the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers.
Answer
I refer the hon. Member to the response I provided to Question 16254 on 13 July 2026: The Royal Navy's Crowsnest Airborne Surveillance and Control capability, which provides the Airborne Early Warning function from Merlin Mk2 helicopters for the Carrier S...