Written question asked by David Laws (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 28 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 December 2001. It was answered by Adam Ingram (Labour) on Thursday, 6 December 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what dense metals (a) are and (b) have been used in the (i) development, (ii) testing and (iii) operational use of the BEe/RO BROACH MWS warhead systems.

Answer: Mr. Laws: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what dense metals (a) are and (b) have been used in the (i) development, (ii) testing and (iii) operational use of the BEe/RO BROACH MWS warhead systems. [20333] Mr. Ingram: The only dense metal contained in the BROACH MWS is a tungsten-based alloy. No other dense metal is or has been used in its development or testing. The BROACH MWS is not forecast to enter service before August 2002.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 376 c458W; 20333
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Bombs Radioactive materials Metals Weapons Research Testing Tungsten
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