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Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 November 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received from other EU countries on the Staff Requirement (Air) 1239 for a beyond visual range air-to-air missile.
Answer

Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received from other EU countries on the Staff Requirement (Air) 1239 for a beyond visual range air-to-air missile. [58524] Mr. Spellar: Although SR(A)1239 is to meet a UK requirement for a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile for Eurofighter, our Eurofighter Partner Nations, Germany, Italy and Spain, have similar requirements, as do Sweden for their JAS 39 Gripen aircraft, and have agreed to be associated with our competition. We are assessing the bids jointly and are exploring the possibility of meeting our requirements through a common solution.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
319 c70W; 58524
Session
1997-98
Subjects
EU countries Typhoon aircraft Guided weapons Antiaircraft missiles