Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme
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The Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme is a Royal Navy modernization initiative that upgrades Merlin helicopters with enhanced avionics, sensors, and mission systems to extend their operational effectiveness.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Royal Navy programme
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military modernization programme ⓘ |
| appliesToEquipment |
AgustaWestland Merlin helicopter
NERFINISHED
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Merlin HM1 NERFINISHED ⓘ Merlin HM2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| customer | UK Ministry of Defence NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| domain | naval aviation ⓘ |
| focus |
anti-submarine warfare capability
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maritime patrol capability ⓘ surface surveillance capability ⓘ |
| includesUpgrade |
enhanced radar systems
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improved data links ⓘ improved electronic warfare systems ⓘ mission system integration ⓘ modernized cockpit avionics ⓘ sensor fusion capabilities ⓘ |
| operator | Royal Navy ⓘ |
| platformRole |
anti-submarine warfare helicopter
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maritime patrol helicopter ⓘ surface attack and surveillance helicopter ⓘ |
| purpose |
extend operational effectiveness of Merlin helicopters
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upgrade avionics ⓘ upgrade mission systems ⓘ upgrade sensors ⓘ |
| result |
enhanced interoperability with other Royal Navy assets
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extended service life of Merlin fleet ⓘ improved situational awareness for aircrew ⓘ increased mission effectiveness in maritime operations ⓘ |
| sector | defence ⓘ |
| serviceBranch | Fleet Air Arm NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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