Written question asked by James Gray (Conservative) on Friday, 14 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 December 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Wednesday, 19 December 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Ministry of Defence
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the sub-harpoon anti-ship missiles will be withdrawn from service; and what effect this will have on submarine capabilities.
- Answer
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Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when the sub-harpoon anti-ship missiles will be withdrawn from service; and what effect this will have on submarine capabilities. [24026] Mr. Ingram: On current plans the sub-harpoon anti-ship missiles will be withdrawn from service in 2008. Subsequent to this date it is assessed that the anti-surface ship capability required of the nuclear submarine flotilla will be delivered by the Spearfish heavyweight torpedo.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 377 c342-3W; 24026
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Submarines Guided weapons
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