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Written question asked by Lord Moonie (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative) on Tuesday, 1 May 2012.


Armed Forces: Aircraft

Question
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the success rate and accuracy achieved by Brimstone missiles used during Operation Ellamy.
Answer

The Brimstone missile systems performed well during Operation Ellamy achieving greater than 98% success rate and making a substantial contribution to the NATO mission to enforce UN Security Council Resolution 1973 and protect the civilian population of Libya.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16861; 736 c437WA
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Libya Military intervention Guided weapons
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk