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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Taylor of Bolton (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 January 2010.


Armed Forces: Ballistic Sensor Fused Munitions

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the manufacturer of ballistic sensor fused munitions is a British company; and, if so, what export restrictions will be imposed upon that weapon.
Answer

A contract to procure the UKs ballistic sensor fused munition capability is in place with Gesellschaft für Intelligente Wirksysteme mbH (GIWS). This is a joint venture between Rheinmetall Defence and Diehl BGT Defence and is based in Germany.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
765; 716 c3WA
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Procurement Shells
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk