Written question asked by Robert Key (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 23 October 2000. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Monday, 23 October 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which UK military assets are equipped with Link 16/JTIDS terminals.

Answer: Mr. Key: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which UK military assets are equipped with Link 16/JTIDS terminals. [132180] Dr. Moonie: Link 16/JTIDS terminals are currently fitted to the Tornado F3 and Sentry E3 aircraft and also to the UK Air Defence Ground Environment. Terminals were also fitted to a number of VC10 and Tristar Tanker aircraft in 1999 to meet an Urgent Operational Requirement in Kosovo. We are planning to fit Link 16 terminals to a number of other Air, Naval and Army platforms, the primary ones being Sea Harrier FA2 aircraft, Sea King AEW Mk7 helicopter, Aircraft Carriers, Type 42 Destroyers, Type 45 Destroyers and Air Defence equipment. This will make a significant contribution to situational awareness for platform commanders. Other potential applications are also being studied.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 355 c38W; 132180
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Armed forces Software Computers Defence equipment Communication Military aircraft Warships
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk