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Royal Navy Merlin helicopters hit full capability after upgrade

Summary by UK Defence Journal
The Royal Navy’s Commando Merlin helicopters have reached full operating capability (FOC) following a major upgrade programme to enhance their amphibious strike role, according to a press release issued on 29 February 2025. Under the £399 million Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MLSP), 25 helicopters – 19 Mk3 and six Mk3a variants – were converted to Mk4/4a standard by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) and industry partner Leonardo. The upgra…
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HMS Sutherland – last Royal Navy Type 23 frigate to undergo life extension refit goes back to sea

Following LIFEX and engine upgrade refit period lasting 49 months, HMS Sutherland sailed from Devonport this afternoon. More than 4 years after being handed over to Babcock, ‘the fighting Clan’, HMS Sutherland left the wall to begin sea trials. Her refit is the second longest of the class, only HMS St Alban’s pandemic-hit refit took […] The post HMS Sutherland – last Royal Navy Type 23 frigate to undergo life extension refit goes back to sea fir…

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Royal Navy’s Commando Merlin helicopters achieve Full Operating Capability following major upgrade

The Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MLSP), managed by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S), has successfully transitioned the fleet from the AW101 Mk3/Mk3a models to the fully ship-optimised Mk4/Mk4a variants. In total, 19 Mk3 and six Mk3a helicopters have been upgraded, significantly improving the capability of the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) to support both Royal Marines and wider UK military operations. This transformation was achieved t…

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Royal Navy upgrade Merlin helicopters to a compact variant

The Royal Navy has declared it has reached full operational capability of its Merlin Mk4 helicopters, which will enhance Marine operations.The post Royal Navy upgrade Merlin helicopters to a compact variant appeared first on Naval Technology.

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Full operating capability declared for UK’s Commando Merlin Mk4/4a fleet - European Security & Defence

Full operating capability (FOC) has been declared for the 25 AW101-based Commando Merlin MK3/Mk3a helicopters upgraded to the ‘ship-optimised’ Mk4/4a … mehr... The post Full operating capability declared for UK’s Commando Merlin Mk4/4a fleet appeared first on European Security & Defence.

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Full operating capability declared for upgraded Royal Navy Commando Merlin Helicopters

Upgrades completed by Leonardo working with DE&S means aircraft are “ship optimised” for global maritime deployment

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UK Defence JournalUK Defence Journal

Royal Navy Merlin helicopters hit full capability after upgrade

The Royal Navy’s Commando Merlin helicopters have reached full operating capability (FOC) following a major upgrade programme to enhance their amphibious strike role, according to a press release issued on 29 February 2025. Under the £399 million Merlin Life Sustainment Programme (MLSP), 25 helicopters – 19 Mk3 and six Mk3a variants – were converted to Mk4/4a standard by Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) and industry partner Leonardo. The upgra…

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