UK MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

UK’s Defence Minister Guto Bebb has on May 24, 2018, announced the delivery of the first of a fleet of 25 new helicopters designed for Royal Marine aircraft carrier operations. The helicopter known as the Commando Merlin Mk4, has been upgraded to a faster and more powerful platform than its predecessor. It now sports a maritime grey coat, has a folding main rotor and tail, upgraded flight controls and a tactical computer.