MOD confirms no replacement contract for VIP heli transport
• The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has confirmed that it will not replace the Rotary Wing Command Support Air Transport (RWCSAT) Helicopter Service, which previously provided rotary-wing transport for senior military personnel and government officials.
• The cancellation of the contract is part of several measures aimed at improving efficiency across the MOD.
• The UK Public Accounts Committee report revealed a £16.9bn funding black hole between the MoD’s intentions and the reality of available finances.
• The cancellation of the contract is one of several measures aimed at improving efficiency across the MOD.
• The Ministry of Defence is seeking options to fulfill its RWCSAT contract worth up to £40m ($51.3m) over a five-year period.
• The contract for Rishi Sunak’s helicopter transport will not be renewed.
• The Ministry of Defence has also faced criticism of the Prime Minister’s regular short-distance flights.
