Written question asked by Liam Fox (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 November 2008. It was answered by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 November 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Armoured Fighting Vehicles
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 29 October 2008, Official Report, columns 28-30WS, on protected mobility, if he will break down by category of expenditure the cost of each armoured vehicle type.
- Answer
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Contract negotiations for the procurement of new vehicles are still to be finalised and I am therefore unable to confirm the exact cost of each acquisition, although the costs are expected to be in the region of:
£ million Additional Jackal 75 Warthog 140 Panther Theatre Entry Standard modifications 20 Snatch Vixen upgrade 30 Coyote 65 Husky 170 Wolfhound 120 We have also approved £96 million for the Talisman system which will include Buffalo, Mastiff and High Mobility Engineer Excavators. In addition, the Department has already approved £109 million for Jackal, £270 million for Mastiff and £188 million for Ridgback.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 482 c995-6W; 234310
- Session
- 2007-08
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- Subjects
- Armoured fighting vehicles
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