There are 2 in a corner of a hangar at Kemble. I think they are ex-Venezualan (Sp?) and as far as I know, they are not even being considered for UK military service.
However for all the loyalty the old girl gets, they are knackered and have been for years. If even the Romanians have them in museums, it puts UK Defence Plc in a poor light. You do not have to try very hard to validate the need for a medium sized pocket rocket in the 21st century, and the Pumas replacement should have been approaching its mid life update now, not remaining out of sight and out of mind. Unless of course somebody wishes to steal the Wessex claim for longevity in operational service.
Cougar, NH90; dont much care, but for goodness sake somebody make a decision and get the cash out. I could imagine the Chief of Staff driving home in a second hand motor car purchased from South Africa, well actually I couldnt, but that is what the British Army are getting from the RAF. Rant over, I'll get my coat.