Written question asked by Lord Davies of Stamford (Conservative) on Friday, 10 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 24 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Friday, 24 November 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the electronic countermeasures system Type 675 is being removed from Royal Navy service.

Answer: Mr. Quentin Davies: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence for what reason the electronic countermeasures system Type 675 is being removed from Royal Navy service. [138425] Mr. Spellar: There are a number of factors which have resulted in the decision to remove Type 675 from Royal Navy service. Essentially the maritime emphasis has shifted away from large-scale open ocean naval operations towards the littoral. In addition the air threat in the littoral is more varied and complex and, at a time when Anti Ship Missile technology continues to grow and proliferate, the provision of an effective maritime Anti Air Warfare capability is essential to provide air superiority. To meet challenges of the new operating environment the Royal Navy has had to review all its countermeasure systems. The decision to withdraw the Type 675 jammer from service was taken as part of this review.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c335W; 138425
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Deployment Defence equipment Navy Electronic warfare Guided weapons Antiaircraft missiles Signal blocking devices
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