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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Russell-Johnston (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Wednesday, 24 May 2006.


Armed Forces: Joint Strike Fighter

Question
My Lords, does the Minister see any relationship between this matter and the reported intention of BAe to withdraw from the Airbus project in order to invest in American defence projects?
Answer

No, my Lords. I have spent considerable time studying the BAe strategy, and I do not believe that there is any connection between the sale of the Airbus stake and the Joint Strike Fighter project.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
682 c824 
Session
2005-06
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Engines Procurement Military aircraft Technology transfer USA F-35 aircraft Stealth technology
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk