questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to review safety checks carried out on Royal Navy Merlin Mk2 and Mk4 helicopters.
answerText: A full investigation is being conducted into the cause of the crash involving a Royal Navy Merlin helicopter on 3 June 2026. All military flying operates under robust Military Aviation Authority regulations, with Royal Navy aircraft subject to rigorous an...
heading: Merlin Helicopters: Safety