questionText: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role the Merlin Out of Service Date Extension Programme has in support of the Continuous At Sea Deterrent.
answerText: The Merlin Out of Service Date Extension Programme supports the Continuous At Sea Deterrent by extending the operational life of the Merlin helicopter fleet until 2040.   These helicopters provide essential anti-submarine warfare capabilities, ensuring th...
heading: Merlin Helicopters: Trident Submarines