Written question asked by Julian Lewis (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 February 2006. It was answered by Lord Reid of Cardowan (Labour) on Monday, 27 February 2006 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Tomahawk Block IV Missile
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the Royal Navy has tested the torpedo tube-launched variant of the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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[holding answer 15 February 2006]: A test firing of the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile Torpedo Tube Launched Block IV variant was undertaken by a Royal Navy submarine in June 2005. The test did not achieve its aim. However, valuable lessons were learnt and modifications to the missile have now been made. The Royal Navy intends to conduct another test firing later this year.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 443 c33W;443 c33W; 51293
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Testing Tomahawk missiles
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