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Written question asked by Angus Robertson (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 12 October 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 October 2011. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Guided Weapons

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many Exactor missiles have been used in (a) Afghanistan and (b) Iraq in the last three years.
Answer

The UK has deployed a range of systems in Iraq and Afghanistan to support coalition forces and to protect civilians. However, it would not be appropriate to make specific comment on individual capabilities as such disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the armed forces.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
75245; 533 c991W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Armed conflict Iraq Peacekeeping operations Afghanistan Guided weapons
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk