Live: ‘No decision made’ says UK MoD amid helicopter deal reports
Source: Army Technology
Original: https://www.army-technology.com/news/live-no-decision-made-says-uk-mod-amid-helicopter-deal-reports/
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Report Content
The New Medium Helicopter programme will fill a capability gap created when the British Army's Puma helicopters were axed in 2025.
Classification
Region
Europe
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
The UK Ministry of Defence is discussing the New Medium Helicopter programme to address a capability gap.
Location
United Kingdom
Unit
British Army
Time
2025
Equipment
Puma helicoptersNew Medium Helicopter
Summary
The UK Ministry of Defence is addressing a capability gap in the British Army's aviation assets due to the planned removal of Puma helicopters in 2025 by discussing the New Medium Helicopter programme. No final decision has been made regarding this procurement.
Key Facts
- The New Medium Helicopter programme is intended to fill a capability gap.
- The gap was created by the axing of Puma helicopters in 2025.
- The UK Ministry of Defence has not made a final decision regarding the helicopter deal.