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Royal Navy deploys Merlin Crowsnest helicopter to Cyprus to strengthen aerial defence at RAF Akrotiri base

Royal Navy deploys Merlin Crowsnest helicopter to Cyprus to strengthen aerial defence at RAF Akrotiri base

Merlin integrates autonomy software into Northrop Grumman’s Beacon testbed to advance military flight systems

Merlin integrates autonomy software into Northrop Grumman’s Beacon testbed to advance military flight systems

July 30, 2025
Royal Navy trials drone support for crewed helicopter operations in the Atlantic

Royal Navy trials drone support for crewed helicopter operations in the Atlantic

May 31, 2025
Royal Navy’s Commando Merlin helicopters achieve Full Operating Capability following major upgrade

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

January 30, 2025
Safran wins contract for support of Merlin helicopter engines

Safran wins contract for support of Merlin helicopter engines

April 3, 2024
Royal Navy receives final Leonardo AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter

Royal Navy receives final Leonardo AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), on behalf of the Royal Navy, has received its final AW101 Mk4/4a Merlin helicopter.

January 13, 2023
AW101 Merlin upgrade extends life of Royal Navy helicopter to 2030

AW101 Merlin upgrade extends life of Royal Navy helicopter to 2030

The Royal Navy’s AW101 Merlin helicopters have been upgraded so they can embark on and operate from vessels anywhere in the world, extending the life of the platform to 2030.

December 11, 2022

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