Royal Navy – £330 million investment to improve the Merlins capabilities

October 20, 2015

The first of seven upgraded AW101 Merlin HC Mk3 helicopters has been delivered to the Royal Navy as part of Phase 1 of the Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MLSP), AgustaWestland announced on 19 October. The MLSP programme will see 25 AW101 Merlin HC Mk3/3A aircraft converted to Merlin HC Mk4/4A configuration for the Royal Navy in two phases as a replacement for the Sea King HC Mk4 in the amphibious support role.

British Defence Minister Philip Dunne said: ‘Delivery of this first upgraded Merlin marks an important milestone in our £330 million investment in the fleet, which will give our Royal Navy a total of 25 Merlin MK4 helicopters by 2020. These upgraded helicopters will improve the capabilities of the Merlins for their amphibious roles, including flying from our new aircraft carriers. This work on the fleet has sustained hundreds of jobs across British industry, including in the South West.’

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