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Written question asked by Christopher Chope (Conservative) on Monday, 19 October 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 November 1998. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 2 November 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will comment on the progress of the Archer Communications project.
Answer

Mr. Chope: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the progress of the Archer Communications project. [55894] Mr. Spellar: Archer Communications System Ltd. are the MOD Prime Contractor for Project Bowman, which will provide a modern combat net radio for all three Services. Archer announced on 5 October the decision to select Racal/Thomson as their preferred supplier for the Local Area Sub-system. This decision marks a major step towards delivery of the Bowman system.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
318 c348W; 55894
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Defence equipment Procurement Radio BOWMAN combat radio system