In the past 12 months, the Puma Mk2, Merlin Mk2, Chinook Mk6, and both the Royal Navy and British Army Wildcats, have all been declared ready for operational use.
As a result, UK forces now have new military capabilities that can be deployed around the world. The Merlin Mk2 is currently delivering vital support in Sierra Leone to tackle the spread of Ebola; the Puma Mk2 is preparing to contribute to NATO’s training and assistance mission in Afghanistan; and the Royal Navy Wildcat is deploying for global maritime operations.
