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Written question asked by Lord Davies of Stamford (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Thursday, 31 March 2011.


Armed Forces: Aircraft

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they propose to proceed with the purchase of the Rivet Joint aircraft.
Answer

The decision by the previous Government to buy three Rivet Joint aircraft was confirmed by the strategic defence and security review and this remains our intention. Until these aircraft enter service, Royal Air Force crews will train and deploy on United States Air Force Rivet Joint aircraft. Joint training began in January 2011.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7928; 726 c291WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Procurement Rivet Joint aircraft
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk